Alex

Meaning defender of the people, protector of mankind
Origin Greek
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Alex
Popularity Popular
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Al-ex

About Alex

Consider the universal appeal and timeless versatility packed into four letters. This name transcends cultural boundaries and adapts seamlessly to any social setting. Its familiarity breeds comfort without sacrificing individuality. The classic sound resonates across generations, ensuring your son won't feel tied to a passing trend. Countless successful individuals have carried this name with distinction, establishing a legacy of achievement and reliability. The straightforward pronunciation eliminates confusion while the streamlined spelling avoids complications. Professional environments embrace it readily, yet it maintains enough warmth for personal relationships. Choose a name that opens doors rather than raises questions—one that allows character and accomplishments to take center stage. This choice delivers confidence without pretension, strength without aggression, and sophistication without stuffiness.

Variations of Name Alex

Alexander
Alec
Aleks
Alessandro
Alexis

Nicknames for Alex

Al
Lex
Lexy
Xander
Alex

Famous People Named Alex

Alex TurnerEnglish musician
Alex RodriguezAmerican former baseball player
Alexander Graham BellScottish inventor
Alexander HamiltonAmerican Founding Father
Alexander SkarsgårdSwedish actor
Alexander FlemingScottish biologist, discovered penicillin
Alex FergusonScottish former football manager
Alex OvechkinRussian ice hockey player
Alexander the GreatAncient Greek king
Alexander McQueenBritish fashion designer
Alex TrebekCanadian-American television host
Alex PettyferEnglish actor
Alex SmithAmerican football player
Alex HonnoldAmerican rock climber
Alexander LudwigCanadian actor
Alex TurnerAmerican artist and writer
Alexander WangAmerican fashion designer
Alex ShibutaniAmerican figure skater
Alex LifesonCanadian musician
Alex WinterAmerican actor and filmmaker

Characters Named Alex

Alex Riderfrom the Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz
Alex Karevfrom the TV show Grey's Anatomy
Alex Mercerfrom the video game Prototype
Alex DeLargefrom the novel and film A Clockwork Orange
Alex Dunphyfrom the TV show Modern Family
Alex Vausefrom the TV show Orange Is the New Black
Alex Russofrom the TV show Wizards of Waverly Place
Alex Krycekfrom the TV show The X-Files
Alex Forrestfrom the film Fatal Attraction
Alex Murphyaka RoboCop, from the film RoboCop

Other Popular Names Beginning with A

Alex
Axl
Abdullah
Angel
Aden
Alejandro
Azrael
Avery
Andrew
Alfred