Alex

Boy

Origin: Greek

Meaning

“defender of men”

Cultural Notes

Short form of Alexander also used as a unisex name; one of the most internationally recognized short names.

Popularity

Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1990s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Alex

  • Alex Rodriguez
  • Alex Trebek
  • Alex Ferguson

Variants & Spellings

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