What origin is the name Lexi?

Lexi comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Lexi a popular name?

Lexi is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Lexi does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Lexi?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Lexi — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Lexi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Lexi

Lexi

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Lexi is a greek girl's name meaning "A Greek name that serves as a short form of Alexandra, meaning 'protector of mankind' or 'defender of men.'".

Parents who choose Lexi pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "A Greek name that serves as a short form of Alexandra, meaning 'protector of mankind' or 'defender of men.'". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name that serves as a short form of Alexandra, meaning 'protector of mankind' or 'defender of men.'

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Lexi

Very rare in US records

What does Lexi mean?

Lexi is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name that serves as a short form of Alexandra, meaning 'protector of mankind' or 'defender of men.'".

Is Lexi a rare name?

Yes. Lexi does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Lexi

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Lexi means "A Greek name that serves as a short form of Alexandra, meaning 'protector of mankind' or 'defender of men.'" — these names share that spirit.