Alex Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alex Name at a Glance

Name	Alex
Meaning	Diminutive of Alexandra: A feminine form of Alexander meaning defender of men, used in Britain since early 13th century. British King Edward VII's wife Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Alex Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alex means “Diminutive of Alexandra: A feminine form of Alexander meaning defender of men, used in Britain since early 13th century. British King Edward VII's wife Princess Alexandra of Denmark”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alex Name Origin

Our database records Alex under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alex a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alex is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alex

When considering Alex for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.