Alexis

Alexis is a Greek name derived from the verb alexein, meaning to defend or to protect, making it a name that essentially signifies defender or helper. It was borne in antiquity by several figures, including the Greek comic poet Alexis of Thurii, and later gained wide use across Byzantine and European cultures through Christian veneration of Saint Alexis of Rome. The name functions as both a masculine and feminine given name in modern usage, particularly in French, Spanish, and English-speaking countries. Related forms include Alexander, Aleksei, and Alexia.