US Popularity Rank: 15441

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Defender of men

Elex is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin. It’s a variant of Alex, a shortened form of Alexander, which derives from the ancient Greek name Alexandros. The feminine form of the name is Alexandra. This name combines the words alexein, meaning “to defend,” and andrós, meaning “mankind,” to form “defender of men.” A fearsome name that’s sure to inspire baby to protect those around them! Alex has long been popular in the US, reaching 312th place in the baby name charts in 2020. If you’re looking for a unique twist on this classic name, why not choose the more unusual Elex?