US Popularity Rank: 6839

Origin: Greek

Meaning: man's defender

Meaning “man’s defender,” Lexy is a girl’s name with Greek origins. A quite peculiar definition, the meaning of this name can be interpreted as the defender of all men and humankind. Lexy can be traced back to the ancient Greek names of Alexandra and Alexis. In more modern times, Lexy and Lexi have both become names in their own right. However, they also make for great nicknames should you wish to give your little one the traditional full names.