Alexi

The name Alexi is used as a male form in Bulgaria and Finland and represents a variant of the names Alexis and Aleksis.

What does the name Alexi mean?

In the English language, Alexi is often used as an alternative diminutive for the Greek-Macedonian name Alexandra, which is a feminine derivative of Alexander. The origin of the name dates back to the ancient Greek Alexandros or Aléxandros (Αλεξανδρος). Literally translated, Alexi means 'the one who defends men' and metaphorically also 'the protector', 'the defender', as well as 'the one who is defensive'. The origins can be found in ancient Greek, where the name is composed of the elements aléxō (ἀλέξω) or aléxein (ἀλέξειν), meaning 'to ward off', 'to defend', or 'to protect', and anēr (ἀνήρ), meaning 'the man' or 'the human'. Alexander is known through Greek mythology and various figures in the New Testament. In Greenland, Alexi is regarded as a modern spelling variant of Alexe. The name can also occur as a surname. Other variants include Aleks, Aleksay, Aleksey, Aleksei, Aleksas, Alexie, Alexiel, Aleksi, Alexio, and Aleksa. Feminine forms include Alexia, Aleksija, Alexina, Alexine, and Alexiane.

Where does the name Alexi come from?

The name Alexi has its roots in ancient Greek and can appear as both a male and female first name. The meaning of the name is 'the one who defends men'. The word components come from ancient Greek: aléxō (ἀλέξω) and aléxein (ἀλέξειν) mean 'to ward off', 'to defend', or 'to protect', while anēr (ἀνήρ) means 'the man' or 'the human'. The name is used in Bulgarian, English, Finnish, and Greenlandic languages.

How do you pronounce Alexi?

The name Alexi has a three-syllable and gentle structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually articulated as 'A-le-xi' [aˈlɛk.si], which gives it a bright, open syllable structure. The soft sound of the ending '-xi' gives the name a friendly touch. Thus, Alexi appears approachable, harmonious, and modern – soft, clear, and with a subtle elegance.

When is the name day of Alexi?

The name days for Alexi are February 17, March 21, April 21, and May 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Alexi is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th among the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2008, reaching 1,535th place. In the last ten years, the name Alexi has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,394th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,643rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Alex / Alexi-Bexy / Ali

Famous people

• Alexi Amarista (Baseball player from Venezuela)
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• Alexi Laiho (Singer of the Finnish band Children of Bodom)
• Alexi Lalas (American footballer)
• Alexi Murdoch (Scottish singer-songwriter)
• Alexi Peuget (Football player from France)
• Alexi Spann (American swimmer)
• Alexi Torres (Artist from Cuba)
• Alexi Tuomarila (Finnish jazz musician)
• Alexi Worth (Painter from America)
• Alexi Zentner (American author)
• Diego Alexi Opazo (Chilean football player)
• Samu Alexi Haber (Singer)