Alexis vs Tru

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
Tru Rank #618

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #618 for Tru.

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

Tru ___

  • Tru James
  • Tru William
  • Tru Alexander
  • Tru Michael
  • Tru Sebastian
  • Tru Bennett

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Tru

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Tru more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Tru at #618 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Tru mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Tru means "true, faithful, genuine" (Old English origin).

Are Alexis and Tru boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Tru is primarily a boy name.

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