ALEXIS  

Gender: M
Origin: English variation of ALEXIOS
Meaning: "man's defender"

Popularity in 2008: #169

Definitely has leapt into the female column--it's now #15 for girls.

Variations:
Lex, Alexi, Alexei, Alexes

Alexis is being discussed in our message boards:

• Everyone Loves A Baby Name Game!
• Popular names you just don't 'get'.
• Absurdly Long Baby Name Game=)!!!!!!
• Yaaaay! A family,you have always dreamed of!
• narrowing my list...need help

Read Nameberry blog posts about Alexis:

• DYNASTY & DALLAS
• BOYS' NAMES FOR GIRLS: A Key To Success?
• EMMA'S DAUGHTERS
• THE SOFTER SIDE OF BOYS' NAMES
• ROMANCING THE NAME: MELISSA TO MELISANDE