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Alexis

Gender: F

Origin of Alexis: English variation of Alexios

Meaning of Alexis: "man's defender"

Alexis's Popularity in 2011: #26

Alexis, a one-time Russian boys' name, has surpassed sister Alexandra in popularity -- it's just outside the Top 20, with more than eight thousand babies named Alexis last year. Alexis zoomed to popularity following the introduction of the 'Dynasty' character Alexis Carrington in the 1980s, and has remarkable staying power.

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Alexis's International Variations

Alessia (Italian)

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Alexis Bledel - American actress
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Alexis

Gender: M

Origin of Alexis: English variation of Alexios

Meaning of Alexis: "man's defender"

Alexis's Popularity in 2011: #242

Leapt into the female column via vixen Alexis Carrington on 'Dynasty" in the 1980-s--it's now #15 for girls--but still holding its own for boys.

Alexei, Alexes, Alexi, Lex

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Alexis Denisof - American actor
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