Origin:Greek
Meaning:Helper / Defender of men
Lexi is a diminutive of Alexis, from the Greek word alexo (ἀλέξω - "to help"), or of the names Alexandra or Alexandria, meaning "defender of men", from the Greek name Alexandros (Ἀλέξανδρος). It has been rising in popularity as a stand-alone name since the early 2000s but has plateaued in recent years.
Trend in position over time since 2010
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