Alexis Pyle

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexis Pyle — defender
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexis Pyle 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 Pyle: Alan Pyle (born 1946), Canadian water polo player and Olympics competitor Anna Marie Pyle (born ?), American professor of biology and chemistry Andrew Pyle (philosopher) (born 1955), British philosopher Andrew Pyle (economist) (born 1963), Canadian economist Andy Pyle (born 1946), English bassist Artimus Pyle (born 1948), drummer for the rock & roll group Lynyrd Skynyrd Barbara Pyle (born 1947), American executive producer, filmmaker, and environmental activist Barry Pyle (born 1965), American political scientist Brandy Pyle (born 1980), American politician Charles C. 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: Pyle

English

Alan Pyle (born 1946), Canadian water polo player and Olympics competitor Anna Marie Pyle (born ?), American professor of biology and chemistry Andrew Pyle (philosopher) (born 1955), British philosopher Andrew Pyle (economist) (born 1963), Canadian economist Andy Pyle (born 1946), English bassist Artimus Pyle (born 1948), drummer for the rock & roll group Lynyrd Skynyrd Barbara Pyle (born 1947), American executive producer, filmmaker, and environmental activist Barry Pyle (born 1965), American political scientist Brandy Pyle (born 1980), American politician Charles C.

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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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Numerology

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

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Pyle?
The surname Pyle originates from English. Alan Pyle (born 1946), Canadian water polo player and Olympics competitor Anna Marie Pyle (born ?), American professor of biology and chemistry Andrew Pyle (philosopher) (born 1955), British philosopher Andrew Pyle (economist) (born 1963), Canadian economist Andy Pyle (born 1946), English bassist Artimus Pyle (born 1948), drummer for the rock & roll group Lynyrd Skynyrd Barbara Pyle (born 1947), American executive producer, filmmaker, and environmental activist Barry Pyle (born 1965), American political scientist Brandy Pyle (born 1980), American politician Charles C.
What are the origins of the name Alexis Pyle?
The name Alexis Pyle combines two different traditions: the first name Alexis has Greek roots, while the surname Pyle originates from English.
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