Alex

Also a girl's name

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    Origin:
  • Greek: Defender of mankind
Description:
Alex has become one of those timeless boy names as well as a popular unisex choice. The friendlier, more easy-going diminutive of Alexander, Alex has been holding steady in the Top 100.
Popularity:
How popular is Alex? Here's how many babies were named Alex over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Alexandrukas
Nicknames:
Alec   •   Aleck   •   Alek   •   Aleko   •   Alexis   •   Alik   •   Leksi   •   Sacha   •   Sander   •   Sandro   •   Sandy   •   Santeri   •   Santtu   •   Sasha   •   Sashenka   •   Shura   •   Shurik
Famous Namesakes:
Baseball player Alex Rodriguez, Actor Alex O'Loughlin, Football player Alex Smith
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Bob Hoskins, Son of Jeri Ryan, Son of William Hurt
Syllables:
2
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