Alex as a Female Name
Alex is a unisex name used for females and the other gender alike.
As a unisex name, Alex works equally for females; on female babies it reads as soft and modern, carrying the same Greek roots either way. The name Alex means “defender of the people” and is of Greek origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Alexander, Alexandra, Alexis, Lex.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Alex across all genders, see the complete Alex name meaning.
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Alex is a unisex name used for females and the other gender alike. It means “defender of the people” and is of Greek origin.
What does Alex mean?+
Alex means “defender of the people” and originates from Greek.