Boy name
Alex name meaning
“defender, protector”
Alex means “defender, protector” and is a short form of Alexander and Alexandra in English and other languages. These names derive from Greek Alexandros, meaning defender of people. It is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its connection with Alexander and Alexandra illustrates its wider family of forms.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,092
What does Alex mean?
Defender, protector
In Turkish: savunan, koruyan
Alex can derive from both masculine and feminine names, so its use is not restricted to one gender. It retains its connection with Alexander and Alexandra; Alexis and Alec are related forms. It can function independently or as a familiar shortening.
Origin of the name Alex
Alex is a short form of Alexander and Alexandra in English and several other languages. These names derive from Greek Alexandros, ‘defender of people’.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Greek |
|---|---|
| Is Alex in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Al |
How to pronounce Alex
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alex/ |
Is Alex a boy’s name?
Yes, Alex is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Alex does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Alex
Famous people named Alex
- Alex Tintaru · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Alex
What is the meaning of Alex?
Alex means “defender, protector”. Alex is a short form of Alexander and Alexandra in English and several other languages. These names derive from Greek Alexandros, ‘defender of people’.
Is Alex a boy’s name?
Yes, Alex is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Alex in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alex nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alex?
Alex is of European languages and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Alex have?
Alex has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Alex?
Alex does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Alex?
Notable people named Alex include Alex Tintaru.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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