Meaning
defender, helper
Origin
Alexis is a name of Greek origin, rooted in classic tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (AR, CL, CO, DJ, EC, ES, FR, GT, MX, PA, PE, PT, US, UY).
Style
- international
- strong
- classic
- traditional
- elegant
- royal
Famous people named Alexis
- alexander the great
- Alexis Tsipras
- Saint Alexis of Rome
- Saint Alexius of Edessa
Variations
Alejandro, Alessio, Aleksej, Aleksei, Alexios
Nicknames
Ale, Lex, Ali
Popularity
Alexis appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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