Alexis vs Alyssa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex

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Alyssa

Girl #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
793
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Lyssa, Lisa

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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Alyssa Rank #399

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #399 vs #485 for Alexis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexis ___

  • Alexis James
  • Alexis Marcus
  • Alexis William
  • Alexis Demetrius
  • Alexis Constantine
  • Alexis Rafael

Alyssa ___

  • Alyssa Marie
  • Alyssa Grace
  • Alyssa Rose
  • Alyssa Nicole
  • Alyssa Faith
  • Alyssa Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alyssa

Tyler Madison Brandon Brianna Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Alyssa more popular?

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #399 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Alyssa mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Alyssa means "noble, exalted" (Germanic origin).

Are Alexis and Alyssa boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Alyssa is primarily a girl name.

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