Alexis
defender or helper (Greek)
Alexis is a english / spanish boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 269, with 27,754 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
defender or helper (Greek)
Derived from the Greek verb 'alexein', meaning to defend or help. It entered Western naming traditions through Christian saints and has become a popular unisex name internationally. In the Philippines, it is frequently given to boys and girls influenced by American and global pop culture as well as Catholic tradition.
Alexis is derived from the ancient Greek name Alexandros/Alexis meaning 'helper' or 'defender'. In the Philippines, it is used widely for both males and females due to modern English and historical Hispanic naming influences.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly used as a standalone first name for males, frequently shortened to nicknames like 'Alex', 'Lex', or 'Al'.
Related forms
- Alejo Spanish
- Alexis French
- Aleksei Russian
- Alessio Italian
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Alexis with common surname pairs
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How do I use Alexis with two Filipino surnames?
Alexis is the given name. The full name is Alexis + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Alexis a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Alexis is number 269, with 27,754 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.