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Alexis

ə-LEK-sis

Popularity

#506

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

411,469

Peak Year

#22,095 in 1998

First Recorded

1882

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Greek name meaning 'helper' or 'defender of mankind'.

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LexiAlex

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Gender Split

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Alexis Bledel

    American actress

  • Alexis Ohanian

    American internet entrepreneur

Nicknames

LexiAlex

Similar Names

AlexandraTaylorRiley

Personality Traits

HelpfulIntelligentKindCreative

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