Alexis Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alexis Name at a Glance

Name	Alexis
Meaning	Feminine form of Alexander: Defender of men, helper. Alexander the Great was a 4th century Macedonian king for whom the Egyptian city of Alexandria is named.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Alexis Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alexis means “Feminine form of Alexander: Defender of men, helper. Alexander the Great was a 4th century Macedonian king for whom the Egyptian city of Alexandria is named”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alexis Name Origin

Our database records Alexis under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alexis a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alexis is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alexis

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