Lexi: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Defender of mankind (as short form of Alexandra)
Origin
Greek, short form of Alexandra
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
LEK-see

Lexi is a Greek, short form of Alexandra girl's name meaning “defender of mankind (as short form of Alexandra)”. It appears in our list of 200+ Beautiful Short Girl Names We’re Loving 2026.

Meaning & Origin of Lexi

Meaning: Defender of mankind (as short form of Alexandra).

Origin: Greek, short form of Alexandra.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Lexi

LEK-seeIPA /ˈlɛksi/

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