Alexis vs Quinn

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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Quinn

Girl #96 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wisdom, intelligence, reason"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Conn)

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#96
Total SSA Count
2,689
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Qui, Quy, Quie

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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Quinn Rank #96

Quinn is more popular, ranked #96 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

Quinn ___

  • Quinn Elizabeth
  • Quinn Marie
  • Quinn Alexandra
  • Quinn Grace
  • Quinn Isabelle
  • Quinn Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Quinn

Reese Blake Riley Avery Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Quinn more popular?

Quinn is more popular, ranked #96 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Quinn mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Quinn means "wisdom, intelligence, reason" (Irish Gaelic (Conn) origin).

Are Alexis and Quinn boy or girl names?

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

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