Alexis vs Ledger

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Ledger Rank #503

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #503 for Ledger.

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

Ledger ___

  • Ledger James
  • Ledger Cole
  • Ledger River
  • Ledger Gray
  • Ledger Reid
  • Ledger Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Ledger

Archer Fletcher Scout Wren Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Ledger more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Ledger at #503 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Ledger mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Alexis and Ledger boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Ledger is primarily a boy name.

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