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Origin and meaning of Alexis



Gender:
Historical gender:
Usage over the past 5 years:
Girls - 80% (60,634 births)
Boys - 20% (14,849 births)
Source: US SSA data
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Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Defender
More info:

Alexis is a Greek name meaning "defender" or "helper." It is derived from the Greek word 'alexo,' meaning "to defend" or "to help."

Although technically a separate name, Alexis is often used alongside Alexios, which is one of its derivatives.

In modern Greece and elsewhere, Alexis is traditionally a male name. In the English-speaking world, however, it has experienced greater use on females. The bulk of that usage on girls has occurred since 1980, and can likely be attributed to the influence of the character 'Alexis Colby,' played by Joan Collins, from the 1980s television series "Dynasty."

Pronunciation:
› ah LEK sis
› ahl ek SEE
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Ranks 90th in the latest U.S. Social Security Administration list of most popular baby names. Show popularity chart
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Meaning of Alexis: Alexis is a Greek name meaning "defender" or "helper

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