ALEX  

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.

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

International Variations:
Olek (Polish) Alek (Russian)

Alex is being discussed in our message boards:

• Long list a names!! WDYT?
• Names in Your Child's Class/Daycare/Playgroup
• Favourite BOYS names!
• Yaaaay! A family,you have always dreamed of!
• Names heard about town in the last week or so

Read Nameberry blog posts about Alex:

• DYNASTY & DALLAS
• EXOTIC LITE: Boys' Edition
• HAWAIIAN NAMES: Lush and lovely
• LATIN BABY NAMES: The Famous and The Fantastic
• THE MILLION-BABY NAME