Alexis Pohl

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexis Pohl — defender
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexis Pohl is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Alexis is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Alexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit. 'defend'. While the name is traditionally male, it has been predominantly given to females in the United States since at least the 1940s, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films. It has been among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States since 1990. The surname Pohl: Pohl is a German surname of several possible origins. David Pohl (or Pohle; 1624–1695), German composer of the Baroque era Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782–1834), Austrian botanist Johann Ehrenfried Pohl (1746–1800), German botanist and physician Anton Carl Ferdinand Pohl (1819–1887), German-Austrian music historian, archivist, and composer Richard Pohl (1826–1896), German composer and music author Franz Pohl (1864–1920), outsider artist Joseph Pohl (1864–1939), German botanical artist Adolph Joseph Pohl (1872–1930), Austrian artist and academic sculptor Klaus Pohl (1883–1958), Austrian film . Alexis is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 47K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alexis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alexis

Meaning: defender

Greek

Alexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit. 'defend'. While the name is traditionally male, it has been predominantly given to females in the United States since at least the 1940s, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films. It has been among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States since 1990.

Surname: Pohl

English

Pohl is a German surname of several possible origins. David Pohl (or Pohle; 1624–1695), German composer of the Baroque era Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782–1834), Austrian botanist Johann Ehrenfried Pohl (1746–1800), German botanist and physician Anton Carl Ferdinand Pohl (1819–1887), German-Austrian music historian, archivist, and composer Richard Pohl (1826–1896), German composer and music author Franz Pohl (1864–1920), outsider artist Joseph Pohl (1864–1939), German botanical artist Adolph Joseph Pohl (1872–1930), Austrian artist and academic sculptor Klaus Pohl (1883–1958), Austrian film .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alexis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alexis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alexis Pohl

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alexis Pohl:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alexis?
The first name Alexis originates from Greek. Alexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit. 'defend'. While the name is traditionally male, it has been predominantly given to females in the United States since at least the 1940s, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films. It has been among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States since 1990.
When was Alexis most popular?
The name Alexis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Pohl?
The surname Pohl originates from English. Pohl is a German surname of several possible origins. David Pohl (or Pohle; 1624–1695), German composer of the Baroque era Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782–1834), Austrian botanist Johann Ehrenfried Pohl (1746–1800), German botanist and physician Anton Carl Ferdinand Pohl (1819–1887), German-Austrian music historian, archivist, and composer Richard Pohl (1826–1896), German composer and music author Franz Pohl (1864–1920), outsider artist Joseph Pohl (1864–1939), German botanical artist Adolph Joseph Pohl (1872–1930), Austrian artist and academic sculptor Klaus Pohl (1883–1958), Austrian film .
What are the origins of the name Alexis Pohl?
The name Alexis Pohl combines two different traditions: the first name Alexis has Greek roots, while the surname Pohl originates from English.
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