Alexis

“Helper” or “defender”.

Alexis is a Greek name associated with helping and defending. “Helper” or “defender” expresses that root more closely than “defender of mankind”, which brings in an extra element from Alexander. Alexis has its own identity within this wider family of names and is used for men and women. The written ending changes character when spoken: French /a.lek.si/ leaves the final s silent, while English /ə.ˈlɛk.sɪs/ and Spanish /a.ˈlek.sis/ sound it. The /ks/ at the centre adds a crisp edge in all three. That combination can feel poised and assertive, with a lighter finish in French and a more defined close in English or Spanish.

Etymology: From Greek Alexis, connected with the verb for defending or helping; it shares this root with Alexander without the latter’s “man” element.