Alex
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Origin and meaning
Name: Alex (al-ex)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2024: Female #819, Male #192
Origin: English
Meaning: Defender Of The People
Origin: Greek
Meaning: man's defender, warrior
Origin and Meaning: Alex is a short form of the name Alexander, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros. The name Alexandros is composed of two elements: alexein, meaning “to defend” and aner, meaning “man”. Thus, the name Alex means “defender of man”.
Etymology: The name Alex is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which is composed of two elements: alexein, meaning “to defend” and aner, meaning “man”.
Derived: Alex is a short form of the name Alexander, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros.
History of Name: The name Alex has been in use since the Middle Ages, when it was used as a short form of the name Alexander. It was popularized in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, when it was used as a nickname for Alexander.
Style of the Name: Alex is a short, simple, and easy-to-pronounce name. It is a unisex name, and can be used for both boys and girls.
Symbolism of the Name: The name Alex symbolizes strength, courage, and protection. It is a reminder to be brave and to stand up for what is right.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /ˈælɪks/
Syllables: al-ex
Alex's luck prospects
| Destiny | Good | ★★★★ |
| Friendship | Good | ★★★★ |
| Love | Average | ★★★ |
| Family | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Money | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Health | Good | ★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Alex
- Agreeable
- Visionary
- Naive
- Dispassionate
- Rational
- Shiftless
- Picky
Astrology of name Alex
Zodiac sign: Libra
Element: Air
Ruling planet: Venus
Lucky metal: Brass
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| Lucky colors: | Mauve Black Peach |
Totem pet: Gerbil
Totem animal: Falcon
Totem plant: Begonia
Totem tree: Cottonwood
Lucky weekday: Friday
Favorable month: August
Lucky numbers: 5, 8, 67
Lucky days of the month: 1, 20, 25
Unlucky number: 42
Hobbies: volleyball, sculpture, wine, beer or spirits tasting
Careers: Communications, Advertising, Architecture
Health issues: Reproductive and Kidneys will have a problem
Letters count: 4
Numerology of name Alex
Name popularity
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 765 | 21 |
| 1973 | 728 | 22 |
| 1974 | 724 | 25 |
| 1976 | 728 | 24 |
| 1977 | 755 | 22 |
| 1980 | 771 | 29 |
| 1981 | 760 | 32 |
| 1982 | 747 | 46 |
| 1983 | 760 | 27 |
| 1984 | 716 | 85 |
| 1985 | 716 | 86 |
| 1986 | 673 | 143 |
| 1987 | 598 | 210 |
| 1988 | 555 | 270 |
| 1989 | 598 | 241 |
| 1990 | 619 | 250 |
| 1991 | 504 | 369 |
| 1992 | 514 | 366 |
| 1993 | 486 | 424 |
| 1994 | 495 | 393 |
| 1995 | 476 | 440 |
| 1996 | 536 | 351 |
| 1997 | 550 | 322 |
| 1998 | 601 | 279 |
| 1999 | 617 | 278 |
| 2000 | 674 | 238 |
| 2001 | 681 | 219 |
| 2002 | 670 | 226 |
| 2003 | 697 | 220 |
| 2004 | 708 | 242 |
| 2005 | 724 | 229 |
| 2006 | 743 | 234 |
| 2007 | 792 | 191 |
| 2008 | 811 | 168 |
| 2009 | 790 | 174 |
| 2010 | 771 | 172 |
| 2011 | 763 | 168 |
| 2012 | 807 | 132 |
| 2013 | 785 | 146 |
| 2014 | 815 | 160 |
| 2015 | 767 | 187 |
| 2016 | 790 | 176 |
| 2017 | 761 | 189 |
| 2018 | 787 | 170 |
| 2019 | 800 | 151 |
| 2020 | 778 | 170 |
| 2021 | 819 | 129 |
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 87 | 147 |
| 1881 | 94 | 114 |
| 1882 | 81 | 172 |
| 1883 | 102 | 120 |
| 1884 | 96 | 148 |
| 1885 | 87 | 159 |
| 1886 | 92 | 161 |
| 1887 | 96 | 136 |
| 1888 | 94 | 167 |
| 1889 | 103 | 127 |
| 1890 | 99 | 147 |
| 1891 | 101 | 133 |
| 1892 | 105 | 163 |
| 1893 | 111 | 133 |
| 1894 | 107 | 152 |
| 1895 | 107 | 143 |
| 1896 | 106 | 165 |
| 1897 | 113 | 130 |
| 1898 | 115 | 149 |
| 1899 | 107 | 133 |
| 1900 | 114 | 192 |
| 1901 | 111 | 138 |
| 1902 | 114 | 154 |
| 1903 | 121 | 138 |
| 1904 | 116 | 169 |
| 1905 | 121 | 166 |
| 1906 | 114 | 176 |
| 1907 | 116 | 186 |
| 1908 | 118 | 199 |
| 1909 | 115 | 227 |
| 1910 | 116 | 256 |
| 1911 | 124 | 268 |
| 1912 | 130 | 482 |
| 1913 | 127 | 604 |
| 1914 | 129 | 789 |
| 1915 | 130 | 1008 |
| 1916 | 126 | 1094 |
| 1917 | 131 | 1081 |
| 1918 | 130 | 1207 |
| 1919 | 133 | 1082 |
| 1920 | 141 | 1069 |
| 1921 | 149 | 1022 |
| 1922 | 153 | 1003 |
| 1923 | 158 | 940 |
| 1924 | 161 | 979 |
| 1925 | 162 | 902 |
| 1926 | 175 | 805 |
| 1927 | 167 | 888 |
| 1928 | 176 | 799 |
| 1929 | 177 | 775 |
| 1930 | 178 | 760 |
| 1931 | 176 | 727 |
| 1932 | 183 | 684 |
| 1933 | 192 | 605 |
| 1934 | 193 | 623 |
| 1935 | 201 | 581 |
| 1936 | 205 | 563 |
| 1937 | 204 | 565 |
| 1938 | 205 | 602 |
| 1939 | 195 | 597 |
| 1940 | 205 | 619 |
| 1941 | 207 | 641 |
| 1942 | 205 | 681 |
| 1943 | 221 | 660 |
| 1944 | 216 | 620 |
| 1945 | 208 | 639 |
| 1946 | 220 | 706 |
| 1947 | 223 | 794 |
| 1948 | 230 | 765 |
| 1949 | 238 | 729 |
| 1950 | 241 | 752 |
| 1951 | 246 | 690 |
| 1952 | 252 | 699 |
| 1953 | 253 | 716 |
| 1954 | 253 | 743 |
| 1955 | 257 | 712 |
| 1956 | 249 | 809 |
| 1957 | 250 | 899 |
| 1958 | 237 | 1018 |
| 1959 | 229 | 1163 |
| 1960 | 225 | 1229 |
| 1961 | 223 | 1214 |
| 1962 | 214 | 1269 |
| 1963 | 208 | 1306 |
| 1964 | 216 | 1242 |
| 1965 | 197 | 1247 |
| 1966 | 214 | 1025 |
| 1967 | 202 | 1130 |
| 1968 | 199 | 1165 |
| 1969 | 206 | 1211 |
| 1970 | 190 | 1404 |
| 1971 | 185 | 1368 |
| 1972 | 195 | 1184 |
| 1973 | 182 | 1246 |
| 1974 | 167 | 1388 |
| 1975 | 174 | 1330 |
| 1976 | 170 | 1361 |
| 1977 | 148 | 1614 |
| 1978 | 162 | 1472 |
| 1979 | 153 | 1656 |
| 1980 | 153 | 1680 |
| 1981 | 145 | 1873 |
| 1982 | 142 | 1966 |
| 1983 | 123 | 2161 |
| 1984 | 93 | 3029 |
| 1985 | 80 | 3907 |
| 1986 | 64 | 5111 |
| 1987 | 60 | 6044 |
| 1988 | 58 | 6407 |
| 1989 | 60 | 6541 |
| 1990 | 59 | 6945 |
| 1991 | 63 | 6675 |
| 1992 | 54 | 7351 |
| 1993 | 52 | 7639 |
| 1994 | 50 | 7240 |
| 1995 | 46 | 7424 |
| 1996 | 53 | 6912 |
| 1997 | 55 | 6854 |
| 1998 | 56 | 6952 |
| 1999 | 58 | 6827 |
| 2000 | 62 | 6747 |
| 2001 | 62 | 6614 |
| 2002 | 63 | 6806 |
| 2003 | 62 | 6794 |
| 2004 | 63 | 6811 |
| 2005 | 70 | 6486 |
| 2006 | 67 | 6670 |
| 2007 | 72 | 6274 |
| 2008 | 84 | 5397 |
| 2009 | 83 | 5170 |
| 2010 | 92 | 4437 |
| 2011 | 94 | 4039 |
| 2012 | 97 | 3863 |
| 2013 | 109 | 3552 |
| 2014 | 127 | 3186 |
| 2015 | 134 | 3105 |
| 2016 | 145 | 2844 |
| 2017 | 150 | 2600 |
| 2018 | 152 | 2517 |
| 2019 | 163 | 2389 |
| 2020 | 181 | 2111 |
| 2021 | 192 | 1945 |
Name Alex in sign language
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