Alexopoulos Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Alexopoulos (Αλεξόπουλος) is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root Alexo- comes from the first name Alexios (Αλέξιος) or Alexandros (Αλέξανδρος), both of which originate from the Ancient Greek verb aléxō, meaning “to defend” or “to protect.” These names carried strong connotations of protection, strength, and leadership in both ancient and Byzantine Greek society. The suffix -opoulos is a patronymic marker commonly associated with the Peloponnese and southern Greece, meaning “son of” or “descendant of.” Consequently, the surname Alexopoulos signifies “the son of Alexios” or “the descendant of the defender.”