Lexi: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: le-hkse-e
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Man's defender

Lexi is a playful, youthful-sounding given name for girls, originally a diminutive of Alexandra and Alexis. It has a Greek origin and means "man's defender". The name is derived from the Latin Alexander and the Greek name Alexandros. Lexi can be a cute nickname for its originals, such as Alexis and Alexandra, but it also stands out as a catchy name for a girl on its own. The name has been popular in various English-speaking countries, including the US, and has featured among the Top 1000 names for girls for the past few years. The meaning of Lexi comes from the Greek words "alexo," which means "to defend," and "andros," which means "man". This combination results in the interpretation of "defender of men". Some nicknames for Lexi include Lex, Lee, Rexi, and Rex, providing endearing name choices for family and friends to use. Middle names that pair well with Lexi and have two syllables can create a balanced and melodic name.

Lexi Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Lexi is currently #307 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Lexi is currently #158 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Lexi is currently #304 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Lexi is currently #158 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Lexi

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Lexi, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Lexi Underwood: Lexi Underwood is an American actress and singer known for her role as Pearl Warren in the television series "Little Fires Everywhere."

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