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Alex Male Female Unisex
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Origin: Ancient Greek

Clipping of Alexander, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros) 'he who wards off men', i.e. protector, possibly of Hittite origin. Also from Alexius, from the same Ancient Greek first element, "helping, defending". These two origins of Alex are indistinguishable in most languages. The female name has the same root, a clipping of Alexandra or the female name Alexis, in some cases also a spelling variant of Alix.

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United Kingdom Alex Listen Favorite Share Copy

Male Male Rank #171 Female Female Rank #2254

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United States Alex Listen Favorite Share Copy

Male Male Rank #205 Female Female Rank #2166

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France Alex Listen Favorite Share Copy

Male Male Rank #321 Female Female Rank #2592

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