The nameLexy
Lexy is a recent girl's name, a pet form of Alexia or Alexandra.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Alexandra, it comes from the Greek alexein, "to protect".
Origin
Greek, a pet form.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Lexy
Lexy in France
1151stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2018peak year (65 births)
770babies named Lexy in France since 1900
Lexy was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 460 births over the decade, 60% of all recorded babies named Lexy. Its rise began around 2009, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Lexy in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 45 births a year on average, against 57 in the five years before.
Lexy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lexy mean?
Like Alexandra, it comes from the Greek alexein, "to protect".
What is the origin of the name Lexy?
Greek, a pet form.
Is Lexy a girl's or a boy's name?
Lexy is a girl's name.