Alex

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Name Meaning

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.

Origin

English, Greek

Theme

Nickname, Leaders, Olympians, Gender-neutral, Hispanic, Short and sweet, Popular

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Shurik, Shura, Sashenka, Sasha, Santeri, Sandy, Sander, Alik, Aleko, Alek, Aleck, Alec

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

Popularity in 2019

#97

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