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Alex

/ A-leks /

unisex

Meaning

Defender of people

Origin

Greek

Alex is the ultimate short form of Alexander or Alexandra, derived from the Greek 'Alexandros.' This name is composed of 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man). Alexander the Great made the name world-famous, and it has since become one of the most consistently used names in Western history. As a standalone name, Alex emerged in the mid-20th century as a sleek, modern, and perfectly gender-neutral alternative to its longer forms.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Alex.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ENTP
15.6%
ESTP
14.2%
ENTJ
12.8%
INTJ
11.2%
ISTP
9.1%
ENFP
8.5%
INTP
7.6%
ESTJ
6.8%
ENFJ
5.4%
ESFP
3.7%
ISTJ
2.1%
ISFP
1.4%
INFJ
0.9%
ISFJ
0.4%
ESFJ
0.2%
INFP
0.1%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Alex is the definition of 'versatile.' It fits any age, personality, or profession. It is perceived as direct, capable, and smart. Because it is used in almost every Western language, it is one of the most globally accessible names in existence.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

A

Alex Rodriguez

American former professional baseball player known as A-Rod (b. 1975)

A

Alex Morgan

Professional American soccer player and Olympic gold medalist (b. 1989)

A

Alex Turner

British musician and frontman of the Arctic Monkeys (b. 1986)

Sibling Names

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