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Alexi

♂ Boy

Pronounced ə-LEK-see /əˈlɛk.si/High

Meaning: Spelling of Alexei/Alexis — from Greek alexein, 'to defend, help' — 'defender, helper'Medium

In 30 seconds: Defender and helper: Alexi spells Alexei/Alexis — Greek 'to defend, help'. Soft, classic, and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningSpelling of Alexei/Alexis — from Greek alexein, 'to defend, help' — 'defender, helper'

U.S. rank (2025)#5213 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,756

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alexi is a spelling of Alexei/Alexis — from Greek alexein, 'to defend, to help' — 'defender, helper' (St Alexius; the Russian Alexei). A soft, classic name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly beside Alexis. Rare, defender-helper at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Alexis/Alexei means 'defender, helper' in Greek (St Alexius; Russian tsars) — Alexi is a streamlined spelling, soft and classic (used for both sexes).

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Alexei — root etymology

Variations

AlexeiAlexisAleksi

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alexi mean?

Alexi spells Alexei/Alexis — Greek 'defender, helper'.

How do you pronounce Alexi?

It's said ə-LEK-see /əˈlɛk.si/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alexi a boy or girl name?

Alexi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Alexi?

Alexi is a rare name in the U.S.