Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew, Greek
Meaning: Form of Alexander, Helper and Defender of Mankind
Pronunciation: uh-leks, /əˈlɛks/, AE L AH K S
Popularity Rank: #25
from the Greek name Alexandros, which means 'defender of the people' or 'protector'
The name Alex is of Hebrew, Greek origin and means Form of Alexander, Helper and Defender of Mankind, Protector or defender of the people. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alex is commonly found in United States of America, Italy, United Kingdom, and 101 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-leks
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˈlɛks/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE L AH K S
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Alex is recorded 688,683 times globally, ranking it as the 25th most common name worldwide.
Alex is most prevalent in United States of America, with 125,700 occurrences, making it the 10th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Alex is found among 1 in every 10 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #10 | 1 : 14 |
| Italy | #107 | 1 : 19 |
| United Kingdom | #17 | 1 : 10 |
| France | #45 | 1 : 27 |
| Colombia | #49 | 1 : 28 |
| Mexico | #36 | 1 : 21 |
| Spain | #40 | 1 : 18 |
| Peru | #16 | 1 : 35 |
| Russia | #80 | 1 : 19 |
| Brazil | #50 | 1 : 47 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alex from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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