| Meaning | defender |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Alexi |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-le-xi |
Sophistication meets accessibility in this internationally appealing choice. Alexi's three syllables create a balanced, melodious name that works seamlessly across cultures and languages. The name combines classic roots with contemporary styling, resulting in something both timeless and modern. Its soft ending vowel adds approachability to what might otherwise feel too formal, creating perfect equilibrium between friendliness and refinement. Parents drawn to Alexi often appreciate European influences and names with intellectual associations. The name suggests creativity, intelligence, and cultural awareness without seeming pretentious. In educational settings, it stands out without seeming strange; in professional environments, it conveys competence and sophistication. Alexi offers minimal nickname requirements, as it functions beautifully in its full form, though options exist for those who prefer them. The spelling remains intuitive while offering slight distinction from more common variations. For families seeking a name that bridges tradition and modernity with grace, Alexi represents an excellent selection.
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| Alexi Laiho | Finnish musician and guitarist |
| Alexi Giannoulias | American banker and politician |
| Alexi Casilla | Dominican baseball player |
| Alexi Lalas | American soccer player and analyst |
| Alexi Pappas | Greek-American athlete and filmmaker |
| Alexi Amarista | Venezuelan baseball player |
| Alexi Ogando | Dominican baseball player |
| Alexi Smertin | Russian footballer |
| Alexi Zentner | Canadian author |
| Alexi Grewal | American cyclist and Olympian |
| Alexi Grimes | Australian actor |
| Alexi Kaye Campbell | British playwright |
| Alexi Salamander | Swedish actor and singer |
| Alexi Saarela | Finnish ice hockey player |
| Alexi Tuomarila | Finnish jazz pianist |
| Alexi Serebrov | Soviet cosmonaut |
| Alexi Murdoch | British musician and songwriter |
| Alexi Erenkov | Russian footballer |
| Alexi Blue | American singer-songwriter |
| Alexi Volkov | Character from the video game "Call of Duty - Warzone" |
| Alexi Luthor | Character from DC Comics |
| Alexi Shostakov | Red Guardian - Character from Marvel Comics |
| Alexi Romanoff | Character from the novel "The Bronze Horseman" by Paullina Simons |
| Alexi de Mouy | Character from the novel "The Agony and the Ecstasy" by Irving Stone |
| Alexi Vronsky | Character from the novel "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy |
| Alexi Kamarov | Character from the video game "Modern Warfare 3" |
| Alexi Petrovich | Character from the movie "Anastasia" |
| Alexi Gifford | Character from the TV series "The Royals" |
| Alexi Krycek | Character from the TV series "The X-Files" |
| Alexi de Brabante | Character from the novel "Forever Amber" by Kathleen Winsor |
| Alexi Darling | Character from the movie "Rent" |
| Alexi Rybakov | Character from the TV series "The Americans" |
| Alexi de Montpellier | Character from the novel "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak |
| Alexi Rhee | Character from the TV series "The Walking Dead" |
| Alexi Stukov | Character from the video game "StarCraft" |