Gender: M
Origin: Diminutive of ALEXANDER, ALEXIS
Meaning: "defending warrior"
Popularity in 2008: #85
This independent form has become a classic in its own right. One of the truest unisex names, used almost equally for both sexes without sacrificing any of its masculinity.
International Variations:
Olek
(Polish)
Alek
(Russian)
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