Alexi
Meaning
"defender of the people"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,826
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Alex, Lex, Al
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"defender of the people"
Origin: Greek
"of the sea, from the sea"
Origin: Latin
Marino is more popular, ranked #4735 vs #4826 for Alexi.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Marino is more popular, ranked #4735 compared to Alexi at #4826 in the United States.
Alexi means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Marino means "of the sea, from the sea" (Latin origin).
Alexi is primarily a boy name. Marino is primarily a boy name.