The baby name Leks is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lɛks/ (LEKS).
The baby name Leks is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lɛks/ (LEKS).
Leks is in Origin.
Leks is a contemporary short form derived from Alexander/Aleksander via Alex/Aleks. Its linguistic roots trace to Greek Alexandros, from alexein “to defend” and anēr/andros “man,” yielding the meaning “defender of men” or “protector of humankind.” Pronounced “leks,” it appears as an independent given name mainly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, while functioning earlier as a casual nickname in Slavic-influenced settings and among English and Northern European speakers who favor brisk, clipped forms.
Variants and related forms include Lex, Alex, Aleks, Alek, Alec, and Lek; longer cognates span Alexander, Aleksander, Aleksandar, Alexandros, and Iskander. Feminine counterparts and adaptations include Alexandra, Alexa, Alexis, Aleksa, Lexa, Sandra, and Xandra. The name’s wide appeal stems from the enduring prestige of Alexander the Great and numerous saints and rulers, with Leks offering a sleek, modern twist on a timeless classic.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #295 | 9 | 5,122 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #295 | 2 | 6,578 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #466 | 40 | 12,621 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #520 | 4 | 11,913 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #994 | 8 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Leks is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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