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The baby name Alexx is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈælɛks/ (AL-eks).

Alexx is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈælɛks/ (AL-eks)

What is the meaning of the name Alexx ?

The baby name Alexx is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈælɛks/ (AL-eks).

Alexx is Greek in Origin.

Alexx is a contemporary respelling of Alex, itself the short form of Alexander or Alexandra. From Greek Alexandros (alexein “to defend” + anēr/andros “man, person”), it carries the meaning “defender” or “protector of mankind.” Pronounced like Alex, the double‑x form is primarily stylistic and unisex.

While Alexander has been borne by rulers, saints, and scholars since classical antiquity - and Alex emerged as an independent given name in English by the late 19th century - Alexx appears in records only recently, reflecting late‑20th/early‑21st‑century trends toward distinctive orthography and digital-era identity. Notable bearers include actor Alexx Ekubo and musician Alexx O’Nell. Related forms and variants include Alex, Aleks, Alec, Alix, Lex, Lexx, Xander, Sandro, Sasha, Alessandro, Alexis, Alexa, and Alexandra. Parents choosing Alexx typically seek a familiar sound with a modern edge while preserving the timeless protective meaning.

Alexx has the following similar or variant Names

Alexx – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
CY Boys 0 #127 5 3,473
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
Sweden Boys 2004 #156 2 1,088
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
EC Boys 0 #241 6 3,322
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
GR Boys 0 #265 9 6,912
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
JM Boys 0 #285 9 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
GT 0 #332 7 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Boys 0 #363 7 8,477
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
PT Boys 0 #374 8 7,951
UY Boys 0 #383 17 5,922
MX 0 #398 16 8,339
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
GT Boys 0 #426 49 7,625
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
AR Boys 0 #445 23 7,628
RU Boys 0 #447 59 12,621
CO 0 #460 21 7,768
PA Boys 0 #461 21 9,305
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
CR Boys 0 #503 8 10,188
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
MX Boys 0 #527 593 16,355
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
HK Boys 0 #552 6 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BO Boys 0 #573 20 9,244
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
CO Boys 0 #591 373 15,656
CL Boys 0 #601 65 13,390
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
SG Boys 0 #688 10 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
BR Boys 0 #716 36 12,213
QA Boys 0 #739 5 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
PE Boys 0 #792 87 14,506
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
Spain Boys 0 #829 102 5,610
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #888 5 7,044
Germany Boys 0 #911 42 5,697
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
United States Girls 2018 #919 7 9,057
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
NL Boys 0 #936 16 5,873
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
IN Boys 0 #991 11 16,750
NG Boys 0 #995 7 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Boys 0 #1,052 60 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MX Girls 0 #1,119 65 17,781
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,145 8 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,159 20 25,619
TR 0 #1,189 23 19,440
MA 0 #1,194 6 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
IT Boys 0 #1,315 157 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,436 11 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,595 20 28,008

Alexx is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Alexx

Alexx is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Alexx is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈælɛks/ (AL-eks).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Alex, Alec, Alek, Aleks, Lex and Lexx.
Across languages, Alexx has these equivalents: Alexander (English), Alexandre (French/Portuguese), Alejandro (Spanish), Alessandro (Italian), Aleksandr (Russian), and 2 more.
Yes — Alexx ranked #156 in Sweden in 2004, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Alexx ranks highest in Sweden (#156 in 2004).