Alex

Alex Meaning & Origin

About Alex
The name Alex is a shortened form of the name Alexander, which has Greek origins. It is derived from the Greek name "Alexandros," meaning "defender of men" or "protector of mankind." The name Alex carries connotations of strength, bravery, and leadership, reflecting its historical association with great conquerors and rulers. It is a popular name given to both males and females, symbolizing qualities of courage and protection.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alex are male.

Alex Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.49% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L AH0 K S
🌐 IPA
/ˈæləks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alex in Braille

Here's how to represent Alex in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alex in braille

How to Spell the Name Alex in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alex using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alex in sign language

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