Alexis
/ə-LEK-sis/
Meaning
Helper, defender
At a glance
- Origin: American
- Gender: girl
- Syllables: 3
- Popularity: Very common
- Baby-safe: Yes
Cultural notes
Originally a male name, Alexis became popular as a female name in the English-speaking world in the 20th century. It is the name of a character in the popular 1980s television show 'Dynasty'.
Vibes
American
English
girl
unisex