alexisFrom the Greek name Ἄλεξις (Alexis) meaning helper or defender, derived from Greek ἀλέξω meaning to defend, to help. This was the name of a 3rd-century BC GreekWhat does Alexis mean? A lexis as a boys' name (also used more widely as girls' name Alexis) is pronounced a-LEX-iss. It is of Greek orin, and the meaning of Alexis is defender. Often