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Alexis name meaning
Last Name
7k
in the U.S.
in 2010
7k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Alexis mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Alexis
User Submitted Origins
English
43%
Greek
33%
Russian
9%
German
4%
French
4%
American
4%
Spanish
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from West Virginia, U.S. says the name Alexis means "Defender/helper/protector of Mankind" and is of Greek origin.
- A user from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Alexis is of English origin and means "Helper / Defender of mankind".
- A user from Kansas, U.S. says the name Alexis means "Brave, Helper, Defender".
- According to 2 people from Canada and the United States, the name Alexis is of Greek origin and means "Helper or Defender".
- A submission from Montana, U.S. says the name Alexis means "Defender of man, helper name from alexzander" and is of Greek origin.
- According to a user from Rwanda, the name Alexis is of English origin and means "Helper, Defender".
- 4 people from the United States and the United Kingdom agree the name Alexis is of Greek / Russian origin and means "Defender of Mankind".
- According to 2 people from Saudi Arabia and the United States, the name Alexis is of English origin and means "Defender of faith".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Alexis is of English origin and means "Defender of Faith, Light, and Power".
- According to a user from Alaska, U.S., the name Alexis means "Defender of the Faith".
- 4 submissions from the United States and the United Kingdom agree the name Alexis means "Defender of men" and is of Russian origin.
- 3 submissions from the United States and Ghana agree the name Alexis means "Defender" and is of French / Russian origin.
- 2 submissions from the United States and Australia agree the name Alexis means "Protector; Warrior" and is of American origin.
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Wiktionary
From French Alexis, from Latin Alexius, ultimately from Ancient Greek Ἄλεξις (Álexis, “helper, defender”).
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, transferred from the male name and used since the 1940s.
Alexis was also found in the following language(s): French
Notable Persons Named Alexis
Notable Persons Named Alexis
Alexis Bledel
Alexis Bledel is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1996. Alexis was given the name Kimberly Alexis Bledel on September 16th, 1981 in Houston, Texas, United States.
Alexis Ohanian
Alexis was born on April 24th, 1983 in New York City.
Alexis Texas
Alexis was born on May 25th, 1985 in Panama.
Alexis Arquette
Alexis Arquette is an actress. Their most notable accomplishments were from 1982 to present. Alexis was born as the child of Lewis Arquette on July 28th, 1969 in Los Angeles.
Alexis Knapp
Alexis Knapp is an actress and singer. She has been prominent since 2009. Alexis was born on July 31st, 1989 in Avonmore, Pennsylvania.
Alexis Denisof
Alexis Denisof is an actor. His ongoing career started in 1989. Alexis was born on February 25th, 1966 in Salisbury, Maryland.
- Alexis de TocquevillePhilosopher
- Alexis TsiprasVice President of the Party of the European Left
- Alexis DzienaActress
- Alexis IRoyalty
- Alexis TiptonVoice Actress
- Faith FordActress
- Alexis StewartRadio Personality
- Alexis SmithActress
- Alexis KornerMusician
- Alexis CarrelMedician
- Alexis ArgüelloBoxer
- Alexis JordanMusician
- Alexis KraussMusician
- Alexis AjinçaBasketball Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Alexis
Notable Persons With the Last Name Alexis
Raven Alexis
Raven was born on January 28th, 1987.
Kim Alexis
Kim Alexis is an actress, model, and model (people). Her most notable accomplishments were from 1978 to 1978. Kim was given the name Kim Marie Alexis on July 15th, 1960 in Lockport (city), New York.
Alexis
Alexis is a soccer player for the Beşiktaş J.K., Málaga CF, Atlético Malagueño, Getafe CF, Valencia CF, Sevilla FC, Spain national under-17 football team, Spain national under-19 football team, and Spain national under-20 football team. Alexis was born on August 4th, 1985 in Málaga, Spain.
André Alexis
André Alexis is a writer. André was born on January 15th, 1957 in Port of Spain.
Nicola Alexis
Pierre Nord Alexis
Pierre Nord Alexis was a Member of the provisional Government of Haiti, Minister of War, Navy, Minister of Interior, President of Haiti, and List of heads of state of Haiti. Pierre was born on August 2nd, 1820 in Cap-Haïtien. He died on May 1st, 1910.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Alexis | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 13.55% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 75.72% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.10% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 3.08% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 5.58% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Alexis
People with the last name Alexis are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Alexis
| #107 | Most Popular Girl Names |
| #7 | Unisex Names |