Alex

\a.lɛks\⚥French unisex name: girls and boys

At a glance

GenderFeminine and masculine (unisex)
Pronunciation\a.lɛks\

Origin and meaning

Short form of Alexandre and Alexis or Alexandra, ultimately from Ancient Greek.

Where it is mostly given

  • France
  • East Frisia
  • Germany
  • Iceland
  • Denmark
  • Norway
  • Slovakia
  • Azerbaijan
  • United States
  • Belgium

Around the world

  • Arabicألكس
  • Japaneseアレックス

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