Alexis a one-time exclusively- boys name was more popular than its sister Alexandra for quite a while but in recent years Alexandra has overtaken it once again.

Alexis meaning name. Helper of mankind From the Greek name Αλεξις Alexis which meant helper or defender derived from Greek αλεξω alexo to defend to help. She is understanding funny and caring. 4 people from the United States and the United Kingdom agree the name Alexis is of Greek Russian origin and means Defender of Mankind.

She will take your breath away and make you look again as soon as you walk past. Originally a boys name but now more commonly given to girls. It is derived from the element alexein meaning to ward off to defend.

It is used somewhat interchangeably with the related name Ἀλέξιος or Alexius borne by five Byzantine emperors. Alexios Old Greek and Alexius Latin are old forms of Alexis. See the popularity of the girls name Alexis over time plus its meaning origin common sibling names and more in BabyCenters Baby Names tool.

Its Powerful Symbolism Destiny and Luck The name Alexis evokes versatility decisiveness and compassion. She had been threw alot do she knows alot of good advice and on top of that she is usually right. In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Alexis is.

Alexius about whom many legends grew up. Alexis is a given name derived from the Greek word ἀλέξω or aléxo meaning to help defend It was the name of several saints venerated by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches including Saint Alexis of Rome and of a Russian tsar Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich of Russia. What is the meaning of the name Alexis.

Russian diminutive form of Alexander. You are good intellectually and require several outlets for your energies. This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek comic poet and also of several saints.