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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Helper, defender
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEK-sis
Alexis is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin, pronounced uh-LEK-sis, and it means "helper, defender." It has a clean, classic shape with a modern feel, so it reads as familiar without sounding dated. It works equally well for a son or a daughter.
Meaning & Origin of Alexis
Meaning: Helper, defender.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Alexis
uh-LEK-sisIPA /əˈlɛksɪs/
Popularity of Alexis
Alexis climbed all the way to #3 in 1999, when 19,237 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had settled at #484 with 636 babies, so it's still in regular use but far less common than at its peak.
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FAQ
What does the name Alexis mean?
Helper, defender. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Alexis?
Alexis is pronounced uh-LEK-sis (IPA: /əˈlɛksɪs/).
Is Alexis a popular name right now?
Alexis peaked at #3 in 1999 and is ranked #484 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
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