Alexis

Unisex

Origin: Greek · French

Meaning

“helper or defender”

Source

Cultural Notes

Originally a male Greek name; in the US it has been used mainly for girls since the 1990s.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1990s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Alexis

  • Alexis Bledel (actress), Alexis Sánchez (footballer)

Variants & Spellings

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