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Alexis
Meaning: helper, defender · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From Greek alexo, 'to defend, help'. Used for boys in Europe and mostly for girls in the US.
Famous people named Alexis
- Alexis Bledel (actor)
Nicknames
Lexi, Alex
Variants & related names
Alexa, Alessia, Aleksi
Alexis name art
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FAQ
What does the name Alexis mean?
Alexis means “helper, defender”. It comes from Greek.
Is Alexis a popular name?
Yes — Alexis has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Alexis?
Lexi, Alex.
What are other forms of Alexis?
Alexa, Alessia, Aleksi.
Similar names
Zoe · Penelope · Sofia · Elena · Athena · Iris
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.