| Meaning | defender, helper |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Alexis |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Al-ex-is |
About Alexis
Versatile and balanced, this name strikes the perfect equilibrium between soft and strong sounds. Alexis has proven its staying power across decades, maintaining popularity through its adaptability and universal appeal. The name works beautifully across different cultures and languages, making it ideal for diverse or multicultural families. It's professional enough for any career path yet approachable enough for everyday life. The Greek roots lend it historical depth while its modern usage keeps it current. Parents appreciate the numerous nickname possibilities and the way it grows seamlessly from infancy through adulthood. Neither too common nor too unusual, it occupies that sweet spot of familiar yet distinctive.
Variations of Name Alexis
| Alexia |
| Alessia |
| Aleksandra |
| Alexina |
| Alexus |
Nicknames for Alexis
| Alex |
| Lexi |
| Lexie |
| Al |
Famous People Named Alexis
| Alexis Bledel | American actress and model |
| Alexis Knapp | American actress and singer |
| Alexis Roderick | Wife of singer Billy Joel |
| Alexis Ohanian | Co-founder of Reddit and husband of Serena Williams |
| Alexis Stewart | Television host and daughter of Martha Stewart |
| Alexis Dziena | American actress |
| Alexis Phifer | Fashion designer and former fiancee of Kanye West |
| Alexis Arquette | American actress and member of the Arquette acting family |
| Alexis DeJoria | American drag racer |
| Alexis Bellino | American television personality |
| Alexis Jordan | American singer and actress |
| Alexis Texas | American pornographic actress |
| Alexis Fields | American actress and sister of Kim Fields |
| Alexis Welch | Wife of basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire |
| Alexis Argüello | Nicaraguan professional boxer and politician |
| Alexis Smith | American novelist and playwright |
| Alexis Herman | Former U.S. Secretary of Labor |
| Alexis Mabille | French fashion designer |
Characters Named Alexis
| Alexis Castle | From the TV show "Castle" |
| Alexis Meade | From the TV show "Ugly Betty" |
| Alexis Rose | From the TV show "Schitt's Creek" |
| Alexis Glass-Mason | From the TV show "Falling Skies" |
| Alexis Moore | From the movie "The Duff" |
| Alexis Hamilton | From the TV show "90210" |
| Alexis Petrovich | From the book "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard |
| Alexis Tipton | From the anime "D-Frag!" |
| Alexis Rhodes | Asuka Tenjoin - From the anime "Yu-Gi-Oh! GX" |
| Alexis Baxter | From the movie "The Other Woman" |
| Alexis Carrington | From the TV show "Dynasty" |
| Alexis Davis | From the TV show "General Hospital" |