♂♀ Name Alex

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Alex is a ♀ girl’s name and a ♂ boy’s name. Alex thus belongs to the gender-neutral unisex names.

What is the origin of the name Alex?

Alex is a short form of Alexander and Alexandra and thus a name for girls and boys. It derived from the ancient Greek name Aléxandros (Αλεξανδρος).

What does the name Alex mean?

Alex means “defending men”, “defender of men”, “defender of the people” or “protector of men” (from ancient Greek “aléxein/ἀλέξειν” = to defend/protect + “anēr/ἀνήρ” = man).

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