Alexis vs Oliver

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
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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Oliver mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Alexis and Oliver boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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