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The baby name Alexi is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlɛksi/ (uh-LEK-see).

Alexi is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /əˈlɛksi/ (uh-LEK-see)

What is the meaning of the name Alexi ?

The baby name Alexi is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlɛksi/ (uh-LEK-see).

Alexi is Greek in Origin.

Alexi is a modern English and Finnish-leaning form of a name ultimately from Greek Aléxios/Aléxis, derived from alexein “to defend, help,” hence “defender” or “helper.” In the Eastern Christian world it entered via the cult of Saint Alexius (Alexios of Rome) and flourished in Slavic lands as Aleksey/Alexei; the Romanov dynasty gives it historical weight (Tsar Aleksey Mikhailovich; Tsarevich Alexei). In Finland, Aleksi is standard, while Alexi appears as an established variant.

Used in English as a streamlined, often unisex, alternative to Alexis or Alexei. Variants include Alexei/Aleksei/Alexey, Alexis, Alexios, Alexius, Aleksi (Finnish), Oleksii (Ukrainian), Aliaksei (Belarusian), Alessio (Italian), Aleix (Catalan). Diminutives range from Lex/Lexi and Al in English to Alyosha/Lyosha in Russian. The name’s enduring appeal comes from its crisp sound and timeless meaning of protection and aid.

Alexi has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Alexi

Alexi Laiho Musician · Born 1979 · Finland Alexi Laiho was a Finnish guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as the founding frontman and lead guitarist of the melodic death metal band Children of Bodom. He also played with Sinergy, Kylähullut, the Local Band, and Bodom After Midnight, and was especially known for songs like “Downfall,” “Everytime I Die,” and “Are You Dead Yet?”. Alexi Lalas Musician · Born 1970 · United States Alexi Lalas is best known as a former professional soccer player from the United States. He gained fame as a defender for the U.S. national team during the 1994 FIFA World Cup. After his soccer career, he also pursued music, releasing albums with his band, The Gypsies.

Alexi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2013 #1 969
HN 0 #21 2 704
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
SV Boys 0 #28 1 352
HN Boys 0 #45 8 749
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
GE Boys 0 #109 2 2,055
EC 0 #119 3 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
GR 0 #131 5 3,911
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
PR Boys 0 #172 7 2,508
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
Sweden Girls 2014 #180 2 1,576
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
Sweden Boys 2021 #182 2 1,578
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
LU Girls 0 #187 4 4,850
Belgium Boys 2005 #201 23 410
BG Boys 0 #207 13 3,850
EC Boys 0 #208 32 3,322
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
PA Boys 0 #218 383 9,305
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
GR Boys 0 #236 32 6,912
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
EC Girls 0 #252 7 3,650
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
AF Boys 0 #272 3 3,535
JM Girls 0 #272 7 7,507
Canada Girls 2023 #275 5 2,824
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
CL Boys 0 #288 775 13,390
AL Boys 0 #289 10 5,122
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #296 11 2,588
CZ Boys 0 #302 4 6,530
GT 0 #303 12 5,948
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
PE 0 #323 7 6,350
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
BO 0 #361 21 6,868
France Girls 1994 #364 3 2,162
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
AR Boys 0 #369 100 7,628
UY Boys 0 #372 28 5,922
PT Boys 0 #375 7 7,951
CL 0 #380 32 6,867
PH Girls 0 #381 10 13,098
France Boys 2021 #382 6 2,865
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
Finland Boys 0 #397 31 2,041
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
GT Boys 0 #417 58 7,625
CM Boys 0 #428 124 12,054
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
BO Boys 0 #457 137 9,244
CO 0 #464 17 7,768
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
ZA 0 #466 9 14,421
CR Boys 0 #469 19 10,188
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
CO Boys 0 #476 593 15,656
RU Boys 0 #492 14 12,621
PA Girls 0 #514 5 9,861
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
Finland Boys 2026 #523 170 3,552
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
CM Girls 0 #527 14 11,671
GT Girls 0 #537 5 7,500
IR Girls 0 #540 6 8,334
HK Boys 0 #551 7 12,905
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
IR Boys 0 #559 7 10,162
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
BO Girls 0 #580 32 9,488
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
LB 0 #590 69 13,263
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
IL Boys 0 #598 10 10,983
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
AR Girls 0 #625 6 8,289
SG Girls 0 #628 5 18,916
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
PE Boys 0 #652 236 14,506
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #690 8 13,071
IT 0 #703 12 4,183
SY 0 #718 11 11,684
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
BR Boys 0 #781 5 12,213
MX Boys 0 #798 188 16,355
Spain Boys 0 #806 125 5,610
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #826 13 4,949
CL Girls 0 #838 14 14,098
TN 0 #859 7 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #872 21 7,044
United States Girls 2024 #891 26 8,487
Germany Boys 0 #907 46 5,697
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NL Boys 0 #932 20 5,873
CO Girls 0 #953 126 16,140
Spain Girls 0 #960 24 5,561
NG Boys 0 #996 6 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,003 8 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,034 6 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,068 5 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,092 20 25,439
MA 0 #1,116 13 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,130 12 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,133 46 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,135 9 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,138 46 17,781
DZ 0 #1,163 14 20,130
TR 0 #1,194 18 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,384 88 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,427 20 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,605 10 28,008

Alexi is popular in 83 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Switzerland
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Alexi

Alexi is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Alexi is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /əˈlɛksi/ (uh-LEK-see).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Alexis, Alexei, Alexey, Aleksei, Aleksey and Alexie.
Across languages, Alexi has these equivalents: Alexander (English), Aleksandr (Russian), Alexei / Aleksey (Russian), Alejandro (Spanish), Alessandro (Italian), and 3 more.
Yes, very popular — Alexi ranked #1 in Ireland in 2013, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Alexi ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2013).
Yes — 2 notable people named Alexi are in our database, including Alexi Laiho (Musician), Alexi Lalas (Musician).