Alexis vs Haisley

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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Haisley

Girl #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hazel wood clearing (interpretive)"

Origin: Old English (hæsel + leah)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#444
Total SSA Count
699
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hais, Hazy, Laisley

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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Haisley Rank #444

Haisley is more popular, ranked #444 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

Haisley ___

  • Haisley Rose
  • Haisley Grace
  • Haisley Mae
  • Haisley Claire
  • Haisley Jane
  • Haisley Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Haisley

Paisley Emery Finley Greyson Brinley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Haisley more popular?

Haisley is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Haisley mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Haisley means "hazel wood clearing (interpretive)" (Old English (hæsel + leah) origin).

Are Alexis and Haisley boy or girl names?

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

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