Alexis
Meaning
"defender, protector"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #485
- Total SSA Count
- 636
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Alex, Lex
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"defender, protector"
Origin: Greek
"attendant at religious ceremonies"
Origin: Latin
Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #528 for Camilo.
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Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Camilo at #528 in the United States.
Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Camilo means "attendant at religious ceremonies" (Latin origin).
Alexis is primarily a boy name. Camilo is primarily a boy name.