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Alex
BoyMeaning of Alex: Greek: 'defending men'
Alex is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 234th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 171st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#234
1,586 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#171
295 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
295,991
First recorded 1880 · peak 1993
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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