ThinkabaraAlex: meaning and origin
Alex
“Defender; a short form of Alexander and Alexandra”
About the name Alex
Alex is a girl or a boy’s name from the Greek tradition. Its meaning is “defender; a short form of Alexander and Alexandra”. Names from ancient Greek, often tied to virtues, myths and early Christian saints — like Sophia, Theodore, Chloe and Nicholas.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean strength.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Greek names
- Alexander 👦Defender of the people · Greek
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Andrew 👦Manly, strong · Greek
- Athena 👧The Greek goddess of wisdom · Greek
- Atlas 👦The Titan who held up the sky · Greek
- Calliope 👧Beautiful voice; the muse of poetry · Greek
- Chloe 👧Green shoot, young plant · Greek
- Christopher 👦Bearer of Christ · Greek
- Cora 👧Maiden · Greek
- Cyrus 👦Sun; far-sighted (via Persian) · Greek
- Damian 👦To tame, subdue · Greek
- Daphne 👧Laurel tree · Greek
Sibling name ideas (Greek, girls and boys)
- Alexander 👦Defender of the people · Greek
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Andrew 👦Manly, strong · Greek
- Athena 👧The Greek goddess of wisdom · Greek
- Atlas 👦The Titan who held up the sky · Greek
- Calliope 👧Beautiful voice; the muse of poetry · Greek
- Chloe 👧Green shoot, young plant · Greek
- Christopher 👦Bearer of Christ · Greek
More unisex names starting with A
- Akira 🧒Bright, clear · Japanese
- Amari 🧒Strength, eternal · African
- Arden 🧒Valley of the eagle · English
- Ash 🧒The ash tree · English
- Avery 🧒Ruler of the elves · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Alex mean?
Alex is a name of Greek origin. It means: defender; a short form of Alexander and Alexandra.
Is Alex a boy or girl name?
Alex is used for both girls and boys in the US.
How many syllables does Alex have?
Alex has 4 letters and about 2 syllables.