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Updated November 23, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Alexis

  • Gender: Neutral
  • Origin: Greek
  • Meaning: Defender Of The People
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What is the meaning of the name Alexis?

The name Alexis is primarily a gender-neutral name of Greek origin that means Defender Of The People.

From the Greek word "alexo" meaning "to defend or help." Also used as a Russian diminutive form of Alexander.

Name made popular due to the TV character Alexis Carrington on "Dynasty" played by Joan Collins.

Different Spellings of the name Alexis:

Alexus

People who like the name Alexis also like:

Jacob, Benjamin, Ethan, Lucas, Alexander, Liam, Aiden, Abigail, Emma, Sophia, Olivia, Ava, Alexa, Isabella

Names like Alexis:

Alexi, Alkas, Alessa, Alexei, Alyssa, Alicja, Alisha, Ailis, Alicia, Alaqua, Aelius, Alyosha, Alexey, Alex, Alexius, Alexia, Alka, Alice, Alake, Alois, Aloisia, Alexa, Aleka, Aliyus, Alika, Ailish, Alayja, Alejo, Alayka, Alusia

Stats for the Name Alexis

checkmark Alexis is currently #80 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Alexis is currently #361 in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Alexis:

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1. Potential confusion or mispronunciation due to the name's gender ambiguity.
2. Commonness of the name, leading to potential difficulty in standing out or being unique.
3. Association with negative stereotypes or preconceived notions about individuals with the name Alexis.
4. Difficulty in finding personalized items or merchandise with the name due to its popularity.
5. Potential for teasing or bullying based on rhyming words or wordplay associated with the name Alexis.

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