Alex: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Short, strong, and universally friendly, Alex carries the power of its Greek roots meaning defender of the people.
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #198
- Peak
- #64 in 1995
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Alex Means
Alex is a unisex name of Greek origin. Short, strong, and universally friendly, Alex carries the power of its Greek roots meaning defender of the people.
How Popular Alex Is
Alex currently ranks #198 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #64 in 1995. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Alex
- Alex is one of the rare names that feels complete on its own and as a nickname.
- It works across dozens of languages with barely any spelling change.
- Alex P. Keaton from Family Ties helped popularize it as a standalone name in the 1980s.
Names Like Alex
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Alex
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Alex.
Questions About Alex
What does Alex mean?
Alex is a unisex name of Greek origin. Short, strong, and universally friendly, Alex carries the power of its Greek roots meaning defender of the people.
How popular is Alex?
Alex currently ranks #198 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #64 in 1995. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Alex come from?
Alex comes from Greek roots. Alex is one of the rare names that feels complete on its own and as a nickname.
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