Alexis vs Reign

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

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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Reign Rank #433

Reign is more popular, ranked #433 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

Reign ___

  • Reign Marie
  • Reign Elizabeth
  • Reign Grace
  • Reign Victoria
  • Reign Jade
  • Reign Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Reign

Royal Legend Major North True

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Reign more popular?

Reign is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Reign mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Reign means "rule, sovereignty" (English origin).

Are Alexis and Reign boy or girl names?

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

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