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". Often used as a short form of Alexander, though it is from Alexius, the Latin spelling of the Greek Alexios. Saint Alexis (fifth century) was a popular saint of Edessa, venerated as a "man of God". Originally a boy's name, but now more commonly given to girls. Hockey player Akeksei Kovalev.

Alexis has 14 variant forms: Alejo, Aleksei, Aleksi, Aleksio, Aleksios, Aleksius, Alexei, Alexey, Alexi, Alexio, Alexios, Alexius, Alexus and Alexy.

For more information, see also the related name Lexer.

Baby names that sound like Alexis are Alex, Aleks, Alexan, Algis, Aluxio, Olexiy and Olexi.

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