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Boy Name

Alex

A boy name of English origin

Ranked #205 for boys

About the Name Alex

Meaning

Meaning research in progress

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

First Letter

A

Boy Rank

#205

Girl Rank

#2166

Alex is a boy name of English origin. Currently ranked #205 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other English names.

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Popularity Over Time

#8294
1950
#12162
1960
#14192
1970
#39882
1980
#74309
1990
#65922
2000
#34245
2010
#10262
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
A
Origin
English

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