Meaning
defender, protector
Origin
Álex is a name of Greek origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 21 countries (AR, AT, BO, BR, CL, CO, DE, EC, ES, FR, GB, GT, IT, JM, LU, MU, MX, PE, RU, SI, US).
Style
- international
- strong
- masculine
- classic
- warrior
- short
Famous people named Álex
- Alexander the Great
- Aedh Ua Crimthainn (12th-century Irish poet)
- Ailill mac Máta
- Saint Alexius of Edessa
- Jamaican musician Ãlêx (born 1985) popularized the name
Variations
Alejandro, Alek, Alessandro, Alexandre (BR), Alejandro (Spain/Latin America), Alec, Alejandro (Spain), Alessandro (Italy), Ales, Alessio, Aedh, Aidan
Nicknames
Lex, Ali, Ale, Xavi, Aleks, Alec
Popularity
Álex appears in 21 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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