Lexis
Meaning: “helper, defender”
About the name Lexis
Lexis is a girl name with Ancient Greek roots, meaning “helper, defender”. It is related to Alexis, which is where the meaning comes from.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Lexis ranked #14194 for girls in the US, with 6 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1998. Since 2000, 99% of US babies named Lexis were girls.
Etymology
A variant of Alexis, which comes from Ancient Greek, meaning “helper, defender”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Lexis”, “Alexis”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #14194
- In 2015
- #4195
- Babies in 2025
- 6
Popularity of Lexis, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.