What does the name Alex mean?

The first name Alex means “defender of mankind”.

Is Alex a girls' or boys' name?

Alex is a unisex first name used for girls and boys.

Alex is a fairly common first name.

Unisex

“defender of mankind”

Origin: Greek
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 68 of 100Popular
Famous bearers: Alex Ferguson Alex Morgan Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Alex Iwobi Alex Sandro Alex Jones Alex _Juni_1982)Alex Brosque Alex Telles

Alex is a unisex first name meaning “defender of mankind”, with roots in Greek. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common.

What does the name Alex mean?: The first name Alex means “defender of mankind”.
Where does the name Alex come from?: Alex has its roots in Greek.
Is Alex a girls' or boys' name?: Alex is a unisex first name used for girls and boys.
How popular is Alex?: Alex is a fairly common first name.

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