Name Alexinikos Gender Masculine Usage Ancient Greek Scripts Ἀλεξίνικος(Ancient Greek) Other Forms FormsἈλεξένικος (Alexenikos) Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified Meaning & History Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".This name was borne by an Olympic victor from 268 BC.