Alys vs Alexandra

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 #221 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Alys Rank #5,224

Alexandra Rank #221

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

Is Alys or Alexandra more popular?

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

What do Alys and Alexandra mean?

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

Are Alys and Alexandra boy or girl names?

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