What does Alexis mean?

Alexis ▼ as a boys' name (also used more widely as girls' name Alexis) is pronounced a-LEX-iss. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Alexis is "defender". 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.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Alex-, -is

ASSOCIATED WITH greek, defender, saint, popular (famous)

Variations

VARIANTS Alejo, Aleksei, Aleksi, Aleksio, Aleksios, Aleksius, Alexei, Alexey, Alexi, Alexio, Alexios, Alexius, Alexus, Alexy

SEE ALSO Lexer

RELATED FORMS VIA ALEXANDER Alec▼, Aleco, Alek, Aleko, Alex▼, Alexan, Alic, Alicio, Alik, Alix, Allie▼

FEMININE FORMS Alex, Lexie

How popular is Alexis?

Alexis is a somewhat popular first name for men (#641 out of 1220, Top 53%) and an even more popular last name for both adults and children (#6288 out of 150436, Top 4%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Acelin, Addis, Adonis▲, Ahlois, Alain, Alaric▲, Albain, Alberic, Alberik, Albie, Albis, Alcedio, Aldin, Aldis, Aldous, Aldric, Aldrin, Aldus, Aldwin, Aleck, Aleks, Alem, Aleric, Alerio, Alfeos (see Alpheus), Alfie, Alfio, Alfons, Algie, Algis, Allain, Allex, Allin, Alois▼, Alpin, Alric, Alstin, Altair, Alucio, Aluin, Aluxio, Alverio, Alvie▼, Alvin▼, Alvis, Alvise, Alviss, Alvys, Alwin, Alwis, Ames, Andris, Anestis, Ares▲, Aris, Arles, Arris, Arvis, Averi, Averie, Averit, Axil, Bemis, Bevis, Blais, Cletis, Denis▼, Ellis▲, Elvis, Floris, Lewis▼, Lexis, Olexi, Olexiy and Reis. These names tend to be less frequently used than Alexis.