Alex
defender of men (Greek)
Alex is a english / spanish boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 87, with 95,162 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
defender of men (Greek)
Alex originated as a short form of Alexander, derived from the Greek elements 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man). In the Philippines, it is used extensively across social classes both as a standalone legal given name and as a common nickname for Alexander, Alejandro, or Alexis.
Derived as a diminutive or independent form of Alexander (from Greek Alexandros) or Alejandro. In the Philippines, it became widely popular through American influence as a standalone given name or familiar form.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently registered as a standalone formal name, but also used as a nickname for Alexander or Alejandro. Often paired in compound names like Alex John, Alex Christian, or Mark Alex.
Related forms
- Alejandro Spanish
- Alessandro Italian
- Alexandre French
- Aleksei Russian
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Alex with common surname pairs
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How do I use Alex with two Filipino surnames?
Alex is the given name. The full name is Alex + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Alex a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Alex is number 87, with 95,162 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.