Aleksić (Serbian Cyrillic: Алексић) is a Serbian or Montenegrin surname of patronymic origin, meaning "son of Aleksa." Aleksa is the Serbian form of Alexius and also a short form of Aleksandar. The root name is Alexis, from Greek Ἀλέξιος (Alexios), ultimately derived from ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help," itself from the element alexo. Thus, the name conveys a sense of "helper" or "defender."Notable BearersNotable individuals with the surname Aleksić include Serbian footballer Danijel Aleksić (born 1991), water polo player Milan Aleksić (born 1986), actor Mija Aleksić (1923–1995), musician Miša Aleksić (1953–2020), and singer Seka Aleksić (born 1981). In the diaspora, there is English football player Milija Aleksic (1951–2012) and American linguist and content creator Adam Aleksic.Variants and Related NamesRelated patronymic surnames from other cultures include Aleksandrov and Aleksandrova (Russian), Alexandersen (Norwegian), and the English surnames Allison and Alexander. The given name Alexandre is used in Portuguese.Meaning: "son of Aleksa"Origin: Serbian/MontenegrinType: Patronymic surnameUsage: Serbian, Montenegrin