Alexandra vs Alys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexandra

Girl #221 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

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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Alexandra Rank #221

Alys Rank #5,224

Alexandra is more popular, ranked #221 vs #5224 for Alys.

Is Alexandra or Alys more popular?

Alexandra is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Alexandra and Alys mean?

Alexandra means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Alexandra and Alys boy or girl names?

Alexandra is primarily a girl name. Alys is primarily a girl name.