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Alex

Gender: M

Origin of Alex: Diminutive of Alexander, Alexis

Meaning of Alex: "defending warrior"

Alex's Popularity in 2011: #95

The independent Alex has become a classic in its own right. One of the truest unisex names, Alex is used almost equally for both sexes without sacrificing any of its masculinity.

Aleks, Alik, Alix, Alleks, Allex, Allix, Lex

Alex's International Variations

Olek (Polish) Alek (Russian)

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Alex O'Loughlin (Australian actor)
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Alex Rider from the Alex Rider books and movie

Alex

Gender: F

Origin of Alex: Diminutive of Alexandra, Alexis

Meaning of Alex: "defending warrior"

One of the most evenly divided unisex names these days; strong and energetic, if overused, for both genders.

Aleix, Aleks, Alexe, Alexx, Alix, Allex, Allexx, Alyx

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Alex Kingston, actress
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Alex Russo, from Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place
Alex, from Totally Spies

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