Meaning and origin of Alexis

Alexis
English
Mixed
Protector of Mankind
Meaning & Origin
Alexis is a English boys and girls name.
The meaning of the name is `Protector of Mankind`.
Where is it used?
The name Alexis is mainly used in English, German and in Ancient Greek.
How do they say it elsewhere?
Alexander (In English, German and in Dutch)
Alexus (In English)
If it's too long:
In English: Alex
In English: Alexa
Variations on the name:
In Russian: Aleksei (M)
For opposite sex use:
In German, Scandinavian, Dutch, English, Greek, Portuguese, Romanian, Czech, Hungarian and in Ancient Greek: Alexandra (F)
In Ancient Greek (Latinized): Alexius (M)
See also:
In Spanish: Alejo
In Italian: Alessia
In Italian: Alessio
In Hungarian: Elek
In English and in German: Alexia
In English: Alexina
In English: Lexus
In English: Alyx
In English: Alix
Stastics
The name Alexis was given to 14659 babies in the USA in 2004. Alexis was the number 29 name that year. In 2005, the name was given to 4134 babies making it the number 103 name that year.
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