Alex

Alex meaning and name origin

Alex \a-lex\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Alex), is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Alex is "man's defender". Short form of Alexandra and Alexis; also commonly used as an independent given name.

Alex has 1 variant form: Alix.

For more information, see also the related name Alika.

Baby names that sound like Alex are Alexi, Alexa and Alyx.

View a list of the 6 names that reference Alex.

Popularity of Alex

Alex is a somewhat popular first name for women (#2660 out of 4276) and an even more popular surname or last name for all people (#7442 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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