Alex

What does the baby name Alex mean? Learn about what Alex means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Alex - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Alex: A-L-E-X, is a 4-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Alex: AL-əks; AH leks
Meaning of Alex: Defender of mankind, defender of the people, protector of humanity, protector of mankind.
Origin of Alex: American Names; English Names; Greek Names; Pet Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Alex: Al; Alasdair; Alastair; Alaster; Alcander; Alec; Aleik; Alejandro; Alejo; Alek; Aleksandr; Alessandre; Alessandro; Alexander; Alexandre; Alexandro; Alexandros; Alexei; Alexio; Alexis; Alisander; Alsandair; Alsandare; Ellic; Iskander; Leks; Sacha; Sander; Sandero; Sandor; Sandro; Sandy; Sascha; Sasha; Saunder; Saunders; Sikander
Popularity of Alex: Alex currently has 3987 likes, and is the 6th most liked boy's name. The name Daniel is slightly more popular than Alex.