Alex is a popular given name of Greek origin. It means "defender of mankind" or "helper of mankind". The name Alex is derived from the Greek word "alexo", which means "to defend" or "to protect".
The name Alex has been used throughout history, with some notable figures bearing this name. One of the most famous was Alexander the Great, who was a king of ancient Macedon and one of the greatest military leaders in history. His empire stretched from Greece to Egypt and Asia Minor, and his influence can still be felt today.
In literature, Alex is also a popular character name. It has been used in works such as "Alex Rider" by Anthony Horowitz, which follows the adventures of a teenage spy, and "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess, although the main character's full name is actually Alexander.
Today, Alex remains a popular given name for both boys and girls, due to its strong and powerful meaning, as well as its versatility in spelling and pronunciation. It is often used as a shortened form of longer names such as Alexander or Alexandra, but can also be used as a standalone name in its own right. Whether you are looking for a name that has stood the test of time or one that has a meaningful origin story, Alex could be the perfect choice.
The name Allex has seen varying popularity over the years, with its highest peak occurring between 1990 and 1994, during which time there were consistently high numbers of babies named Allex each year, reaching a maximum of 12 in 1994. However, from 2000 onwards, the number of births with this name began to decline significantly, with fewer than 10 births per year occurring between 2000 and 2017, except for brief spikes in 2010 (9 births) and 2013 (5 births). Overall, a total of 177 babies were named Allex from 1984 to 2017.