Elex
Elex is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of men or helper of mankind.
Origin and history
Elex is a rare masculine name, typically arising as a modern or phonetic variant of Alex or Alexander. Derived from ancient Greek roots, it ultimately carries the meaning of defender of mankind. In the United States, it has been recorded consistently since 1880 as a distinct alternative to more traditional spellings.
Popularity in the United States
776 babies in the United States have been named Elex since 1880. It ranks #3900 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- MS (50 %)
- SC (50 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 32 |
| 1910-1920 | 121 |
| 1920-1930 | 111 |
| 1930-1940 | 100 |
| 1940-1950 | 66 |
| 1950-1960 | 58 |
| 1960-1970 | 43 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 31 |
| 1990-2000 | 39 |
| 2000-2010 | 22 |
| 2010-2019 | 56 |
| 2020-2029 | 42 |
Fun facts
- Elex functions etymologically as a streamlined variant of Alex, which itself stems from Alexander.
- Although uncommon, Elex has appeared continuously in U.S. national naming records since at least 1880.