The nameAlexy
Alexy is a modern French spelling of Alexis, a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "to protect". It was mostly given in France in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Alexis, Alexy comes from the Greek alexein, "to ward off, protect".
Origin
Greek, through Alexis. The y ending is a recent variant.
History
Alexy appeared in France in the late 1970s and peaked in the mid 2000s.
Popularity of the name Alexy
Alexy in France
Alexy was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 2,115 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Alexy. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Alexy in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 67 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexy mean?
Like Alexis, Alexy comes from the Greek alexein, "to ward off, protect".
What is the origin of the name Alexy?
Greek, through Alexis. The y ending is a recent variant.
Is Alexy a girl's or a boy's name?
Alexy is a boy's name.