Alexis

Also a girl's name

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    Origin:
  • Greek: Mankind's defender
Description:
Alexis began its days as a short form of the Greek Alexander, and is now firmly ensconced in the camp of unisex names in English-speaking countries. The name, meaning "mankind's defender," is a popular name choice for both genders.
Popularity:
How popular is Alexis? Here's how many babies were named Alexis over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Alexandrukas
Nicknames:
Alec   •   Aleck   •   Alek   •   Aleko   •   Alex   •   Alik   •   Leksi   •   Sacha   •   Sander   •   Sandro   •   Sandy   •   Santeri   •   Santtu   •   Sasha   •   Sashenka   •   Shura   •   Shurik
Famous Namesakes:
Actor Alexis Desinof
Syllables:
3
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