What does the name Alexis mean?

The name Alexis means "Defender".

What is the origin of the name Alexis?

Alexis is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 604 babies were named Alexis in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Alexis is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 604 ↘

All-Time Total: 343,984

Peak Year: 1998

Alexis is a Greek name derived from the word "alexein," meaning "to defend" or "to protect." It has been used as a unisex name.

Girl names closely related to Alexis

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Boy names closely related to Alexis

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Names with similar meaning to Alexis

Alessia Alexia Alexus Alexys Lexus

Births per year in the United States

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