Name comparison · boy names
Alex vs. Alexis
In 2025, Alex leads at #232 among U.S. boys' names, with Alexis at #513. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Alex | Alexis |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #232 | #513 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,515 | 584 |
| All-time peak | #47 in 1995 | #103 in 2004 |
| Uniqueness score | 30 / 100 | 42 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Rhode Island (#140) | Texas (#289) |