How popular is the name Alex?

Alex has a popularity rate of 24,564 and currently ranks #59461 on BabyNameLore.

Alex

Q: What does the name Alex mean?

Alex is a unisex name of English origin meaning "Shrotened form of Alexander(Masculine) and also Alexandra.(Feminine) but often used a name in its own right".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Alex?

The lucky number associated with Alex is 3. 3s have a great sense of humor and always make you laugh when the mood is low. They can see life in a favorable light, which means that they will find something funny about anything that happens around them!

Q: What are alternative spellings of Alex?

Alternative spellings of Alex include Alec, Aleck, Alecko, Aleik, Aleizo, Alejo, Alek, Alekko, Aleko, Alexi, Alexis, Alexio, Alexx, Alexys, Alezio, Alezios, Alezius, Aliz, Alizk Alik, Alika, Alikka, Aliko, Alixx, Allix, Allixx, Allyx, Allyxx, Alyc, Alyck, Alyk, Alyko, Ellec, Elleck, Ellic, Ellick, Alexander, Alandra, A.

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AL-eks

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Meaning

Shrotened form of Alexander(Masculine) and also Alexandra.(Feminine) but often used a name in its own right

Origin

English

Gender

Unisex

Letters

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First Letter

How Popular is Alex?

Unisex names 3,647 names

13% more popular

English names 8,688 names

8% more popular

Unisex English names 654 names

14% more popular

Names starting with A 10,372 names

15% more popular

What Does Alex Mean?

Alex is a unisex name of English origin meaning "Shrotened form of Alexander(Masculine) and also Alexandra.(Feminine) but often used a name in its own right". It is widely used in English communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Alex has 4 letters and 2 syllables. This name has English origins. The lucky number associated with Alex is 3.

Pronunciation

Say it: AL-eks

Numerology

Lucky Number 3

3s have a great sense of humor and always make you laugh when the mood is low. They can see life in a favorable light, which means that they will find something funny about anything that happens around them!

Meaning by Gender

For Boys

Defender of humankind. A short form of Alexander.

For Girls

Variant of Alexandra - Defender

Alternative Spellings

Alec Aleck Alecko Aleik Aleizo Alejo Alek Alekko Aleko Alexi Alexis Alexio Alexis Alexx Alexys Alezio Alezios Alezius Aliz Alizk Alik Alika Alikka Aliko Alixx Allix Allixx Allyx Allyxx Alyc Alyck Alyk Alyko Ellec Elleck Ellic Ellick Alexander Alandra A