Alexis vs Joy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joy

Girl #442 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"happiness, delight, rejoicing"

Origin: Old French (joie) via Latin (gaudia)

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#442
Total SSA Count
702
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Joy Rank #442

Joy is more popular, ranked #442 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

Joy ___

  • Joy Anne
  • Joy Marie
  • Joy Elizabeth
  • Joy Louise
  • Joy Grace
  • Joy Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Joy

Hope Grace Faith Blythe Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Joy more popular?

Joy is more popular, ranked #442 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Joy mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Joy means "happiness, delight, rejoicing" (Old French (joie) via Latin (gaudia) origin).

Are Alexis and Joy boy or girl names?

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

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