Alexi vs Alli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexi

Boy #4,826 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,826
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex, Al

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexi Rank #4,826
Alli Rank #4,939

Alexi is more popular, ranked #4826 vs #4939 for Alli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexi ___

  • Alexi James
  • Alexi Reed
  • Alexi Cole
  • Alexi Stone
  • Alexi Cruz
  • Alexi Dane

Alli ___

  • Alli Rose
  • Alli Grace
  • Alli Mae
  • Alli Beth
  • Alli Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexi

Nico Demi Zara Sasha Mia

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Emma Lily Sophie Jack Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexi or Alli more popular?

Alexi is more popular, ranked #4826 compared to Alli at #4939 in the United States.

What do Alexi and Alli mean?

Alexi means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Alli means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin).

Are Alexi and Alli boy or girl names?

Alexi is primarily a boy name. Alli is primarily a girl name.

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