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Elexis

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Pronounced eh-LEK-sis /ɛˈlɛk.sɪs/High

Meaning: A respelling of Alexis, from Greek alexein, 'to defend; to help' — so 'defender' or 'helper'. Alexis was borne by ancient Greek men and by saints; in the U.S. it became strongly girl-associated in the later twentieth century, and Elexis follows that use.Medium

In 30 seconds: A bold respelling of Alexis: 'defender; helper', from Greek (said 'eh-LEK-sis'). Three crisp beats.

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Origin MediumGreek, English

MeaningA respelling of Alexis, from Greek alexein, 'to defend; to help' — so 'defender' or 'helper'. Alexis was borne by ancient Greek men and by saints; in the U.S. it became strongly girl-associated in the later twentieth century, and Elexis follows that use.

U.S. rank (2024)#13920 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,817

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

Elexis restyles Alexis, a Greek name from alexein, 'to defend; to help'. Historically a man's name in Greece and among early saints, Alexis became strongly girl-associated in the U.S. from the 1980s. The E- spelling is a later American variation, keeping the sound and sharpening the look (said 'eh-LEK-sis').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., against the far more common Alexis. Rare, punchy, and modern.

Did you know? Alexis comes from Greek alexein, 'to defend' — the same root that guards Alexander. Elexis is the modern American respelling, its X giving it extra snap (said 'eh-LEK-sis').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Elexis — Alexis respelling; Greek alexein 'to defend'

Variations

AlexisAlexusElexus

Nicknames

LexiLexEllie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elexis mean?

Elexis respells Alexis, from Greek alexein, 'to defend; to help' — so 'defender' or 'helper'.

How do you pronounce Elexis?

It's said eh-LEK-sis /ɛˈlɛk.sɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elexis a boy or girl name?

Elexis is used as a girl's name, following American use of Alexis.

How popular is Elexis?

Elexis is a rare spelling for girls in the U.S., far behind Alexis.