Alexis
/AH-L-EH-K-S-IH-S/
Defender, protector, the one who wards off harm — Alexis comes from the Greek verb meaning to defend and has moved between genders across centuries and continents. It carries the guardian's vigilance, the instinct to step between danger and the vulnerable, and the ancient Greek conviction that the highest use of strength is not conquest but protection of those who cannot protect themselves
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Alexis is a Christian unisex name of Greek origin, meaning “Defender, protector, the one who wards off harm — Alexis comes from the Greek verb meaning to defend and has moved between genders across centuries and continents. It carries the guardian's vigilance, the instinct to step between danger and the vulnerable, and the ancient Greek conviction that the highest use of strength is not conquest but protection of those who cannot protect themselves”.
Alexis is a unisex's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Defender, protector, the one who wards off harm — Alexis comes from the Greek verb meaning to defend and has moved between genders across centuries and continents. It carries the guardian's vigilance, the instinct to step between danger and the vulnerable, and the ancient Greek conviction that the highest use of strength is not conquest but protection of those who cannot protect themselves" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among American, European, Greek families, Alexis carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Alexis
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Alexis lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Alexis's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Alexis's saint & feast day →What does Alexis's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Alexis resonates in either tradition.
Alexis's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Alexis's full reading →
Does Alexis go with your family's names?
Alexis breaks into 7 sounds: /AH-L-EH-K-S-IH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Alexis sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Alexis beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Alexis — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Alexis
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian unisex names from the Courage cluster
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Common questions about Alexis
What does the name Alexis mean?
Alexis means "Defender, protector, the one who wards off harm — Alexis comes from the Greek verb meaning to defend and has moved between genders across centuries and continents. It carries the guardian's vigilance, the instinct to step between danger and the vulnerable, and the ancient Greek conviction that the highest use of strength is not conquest but protection of those who cannot protect themselves." It is a unisex name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Alexis a boy or girl name?
Alexis is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name Alexis?
Alexis is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among American, European, Greek families.
Is Alexis a Christian name?
Yes. Alexis is a unisex name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Alexis mean in Greek?
Alexis originates from Greek, where it means "Defender, protector, the one who wards off harm — Alexis comes from the Greek verb meaning to defend and has moved between genders across centuries and continents. It carries the guardian's vigilance, the instinct to step between danger and the vulnerable, and the ancient Greek conviction that the highest use of strength is not conquest but protection of those who cannot protect themselves."
What are common nicknames for Alexis?
Common short forms of Alexis include Alexi, Alex.
What is the numerology of Alexis?
Alexis has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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