What Does the Name Alexis Mean
The name Alexis comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Alexis below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Alexis Name Meaning
& f German, French, English, Greek, Ancient GreekFrom the Greek name Αλεξις (Alexis), which meant "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, to help". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC...
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