Alys vs Alexa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alys

Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Girl #808 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

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Alys Rank #5,224

Alexa Rank #808

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

Is Alys or Alexa more popular?

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

What do Alys and Alexa mean?

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

Are Alys and Alexa boy or girl names?

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