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A boy's name of English and Greek origin that is often used as a nickname. Alex was most popular in 1993 and is currently ranked #85 among the U.S. boys' names. Meaning: Greek: defender of mankind. History: Alexander the Great was the conqueror of the civilized world.
U.S. popularity statistics:
| Peak year: | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Rank in 2008: | 85 |
| 3-year trend: |  16% |
Frequency per 1 million babies:
