👧👦 Edit

Alex Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

Alex name meaning may be be something you want to learn more about, and we want to help with that.

Overview

The meaning of the name "alex" is "defender of mankind", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
alex
Meaning
defender of mankind
Pronunciation
uh-leks
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
2

Alex Name Details

The name Alex is derived from the Greek name Alexander, which means 'defender of mankind'. It is a unisex name that has been used for both boys and girls. In ancient Greece, Alexander the Great, a famous military leader, popularized the name. Over time, it has gained widespread popularity and has been adapted into various forms and variations in different cultures around the world.

👧
Kerena (kuh-REE-nuh)
👧
Allysson (ah-LIY-sən)
👧👦
Ayodele (ah-yo-DAY-leh)
👧👦
Navroop (nuh-vroop)
👧
Padideh (pah-dee-deh)
👦
Iqtidaar (ik-ti-dahr)
👧
Sahasara (suh-HA-suh-ruh)
👦
Naqawat (nuh-kah-wut)
👧
Jaahanvi (jah-hahn-vee)
👦
Darsh (dahrsh)
👧👦
Delbar (del-BAR)
👧
Amya (uh-my-uh)