Alexis: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Alexis | Boys
Origin of the name Alexis:
Derived from the Greek alexein (to defend, to help).
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US Popularity of Alexis Over Time
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Pronounced Ah-LEK-see in French. Ranked 20 in 2008.
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Alex, Alec, Alexi, Lex.
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Alexis Arguello, boxer
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Current Popularity of Alexis by State
Global Popularity of the Name Alexis
- #5 in Canada (Quebec)
- #169 in United States
