Alix
Meaning
"defender of the people"
Origin: Greek via French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,603
- Total SSA Count
- 30
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ali, Al
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"defender of the people"
Origin: Greek via French
"to carry, to endure"
Origin: Greek
Alix is more popular, ranked #4603 vs #8807 for Atlys.
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Alix is more popular, ranked #4603 compared to Atlys at #8807 in the United States.
Alix means "defender of the people" (Greek via French origin). Atlys means "to carry, to endure" (Greek origin).
Alix is primarily a girl name. Atlys is primarily a boy name.