Alexa vs Alys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexa

Girl #808 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Alexa Rank #808

Alys Rank #5,224

Alexa is more popular, ranked #808 vs #5224 for Alys.

Is Alexa or Alys more popular?

Alexa is more popular, ranked #808 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Alexa and Alys mean?

Alexa means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Alexa and Alys boy or girl names?

Alexa is primarily a girl name. Alys is primarily a girl name.