Gender Neutral

Alexis

uh-LEK-sis

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“Greek name meaning 'defender' or 'helper,' suggesting protection and loyalty. Gender-neutral with contemporary appeal.”

Popularity Over Time

Alexis US popularity rank over timeRank 4029 in 1938 to rank 3 in 1999. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#3#2016#4029190719401960198020002024

Currently ranked #484 in the United States.

Origin

Greek

Syllables

3

Nicknames

AlexLexiLex

Style

ModernElegantStrong

Famous Bearers

  • Alexis Bledel
  • Alexis Sanchez
  • Alexis Rose (Schitt's Creek)

Collections

Works Everywhere → Beautiful But Not Top 100 →

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Asher

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River

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across multiple cultures

People Also Ask

Greek name meaning 'defender' or 'helper,' suggesting protection and loyalty. Gender-neutral with contemporary appeal.

Alexis is currently ranked #484 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Alexis include Alex, Lexi, Lex.

Names that pair beautifully with Alexis include Asher, Rowan, Sage, Sloan, River.