Lex

Lex Meaning & Origin

About Lex
The name "Lex" is a shortened form of the name Alexander or Alexandra, derived from the Greek name "Alexandros," meaning "defender of mankind." It carries the connotation of strength, protection, and bravery. As a standalone name, "Lex" can also be associated with qualities such as intelligence, quick thinking, and adaptability.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lex are male.

Lex Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.90% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 K S
🌐 IPA
/lɛks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lex in Braille

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

The name Lex in braille

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

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

The name Lex in sign language

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