Alexis vs Sutton

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
Sutton Rank #197

Sutton is more popular, ranked #197 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

Sutton ___

  • Sutton Grace
  • Sutton Mae
  • Sutton Elizabeth
  • Sutton Claire
  • Sutton Rose
  • Sutton Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Sutton

Piper Reeve Emerson Wells Carter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Sutton more popular?

Sutton is more popular, ranked #197 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Sutton mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Sutton means "south farm" (Old English origin).

Are Alexis and Sutton boy or girl names?

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

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