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Elex

Boy

Meaning of Elex: Greek: 'defender of men'

Elex is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11504th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#11504

5 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

776

First recorded 1888 · peak 1916

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 5 babies1983: 5 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 9 babies1987: 6 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 10 babies1993: 5 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 6 babies1996: 0 babies1997: 6 babies1998: 7 babies1999: 5 babies2000: 5 babies20002001: 6 babies2002: 0 babies2003: 5 babies2004: 0 babies2005: 6 babies2006: 0 babies2007: 0 babies2008: 0 babies2009: 0 babies2010: 5 babies20102011: 0 babies2012: 6 babies2013: 7 babies2014: 5 babies2015: 7 babies2016: 8 babies2017: 5 babies2018: 5 babies2019: 8 babies2020: 5 babies20202021: 8 babies2022: 5 babies2023: 11 babies2024: 8 babies2025: 5 babies
US babies named Elex per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 11.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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