Alexis - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Alexis \a-lexis\ is pronounced a-LEX-iss. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "defender, protector". Originally a boy's name, but now more commonly given to girls. Actress Alexis Smith.

Alexis has 19 variant forms: Alessa, Alessi, Alex, Alexa, Alexanna, Alexanne, Alexi, Alexia, Alexina, Alexine, Alexius, Alexus, Alexys, Alix, Alyx, Lexi, Lexie, Lexis and Lexy.

For more information, see also the related name Alexandra.

Baby names that sound like Alexis are Alexie and Alexea.

Alexis is a very popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Alexis. Click here to compare Alexis with related baby names.