Alexi
3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Greek / Slavic ◈ 3 syllables
"Defender of mankind."

From Greek / Slavic

Alexi means defender or helper — the I-ending variant of Alexei/Alexis, from the Greek. Same Greek-defender, I-ending calligraphy. Three syllables of Greek-defender through I-ending flowing distinction.

← All boy names
Alexi at a glance
MeaningDefender of mankind.
OriginGreek / Slavic
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#3602
Google AdSense — 728×90
Why parents love Alexi
  • Same defender with I-ending distinction.
  • Three syllables with a flowing, Greek sound: ah-LEX-ee.
  • Alex and I are both embedded.
  • The I-ending follows Slavic-Greek patterns.
  • The meaning defender IS heroically protective.
The vibe of Alexi
defenderhelperI-endingAlexeiAlexisGreekflowingSlavicAlex-Iheroicprotective
Origin & history of Alexi
Greek alexein (to defend) I-ending Alexi
1
Greek / Slavic roots
Alexi IS the I-ending variant of Alexei meaning defender.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: I-ending variant.
3
Today
Alexi remains a beloved choice, ranking #3602 in the US. 5,928 babies have been named Alexi since 1965.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Alexi?
2002 peak year
Alexi has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #3602), with about 74 babies named Alexi each year. In 2002, 196 babies received the name (ranked #1084). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 5,928.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
196 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,084)
74 Avg. per year
(last decade)
740 Total registrations
last 10 years
5,928 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #3,602) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
📊 Check all names registered in the United States →
Numerology of Alexi
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Alexi's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — defender adventure. People named Alexi tend to be flowing, heroic, and gifted at I-ending Greek defender distinction.

I-ending Greek defender
Flowing heroic
Alex-I dual
Slavic-Greek
Protective-heritage
A1
L3
E5
X6
I9
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Alexi
❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
Famous people named Alexi

Click any name to view their Wikipedia page.

Names that combine with Alexi

Sibling pairings that share the timeless, classic energy of Alexi.

Middle names for Alexi

The right middle name turns Alexi into a complete story. Explore options for first-and-middle pairings, then last-name flow.

Want a personalised middle name for Alexi? Try our dedicated generator with 1,000+ pairings.

♡ Generate middle name for Alexi →
Numerology life path calculator

Enter any full name and date of birth to discover the life path number — a core numerological indicator of personality, purpose and destiny.

First name
Middle name (optional)
Last name
Date of birth
7
Life path number

How we calculated this
Alexi is a beautiful choice.
Save it to your list, share it with your partner, or keep exploring.
← Browse all boy names
Google AdSense — 728×90