The Meaning and History of First Names - Behind the Name

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Alexis
Masculine & Feminine
From the Greek name Ἄλεξις (Alexis) meaning "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek comic poet, and also of several saints.

Popular Names

1.Liam1.Olivia
2.Noah2.Emma
3.Oliver3.Charlotte
4.James4.Amelia
5.Elijah5.Sophia
6.Mateo6.Mia
7.Theodore7.Isabella
8.Henry8.Ava
9.Lucas9.Evelyn
10.William10.Luna
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Popularity Visualizations

Boys names in the United States, coloured by linguistic origin.
1880Notice how names with a Germanic origin (in dark blue) have fallen in popularity.2023