alexsis toFrom the Greek name Ἄλεξις (Alexis) meaning helper or defender, derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning to defend, to help. This was the name of a 3rd-century BCFrom the Greek name Ἄλεξις (Alexis) meaning helper or defender, derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning to defend, to help. This was the name of a 3rd-century BC