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Alexx

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-eks /ˈal.ɛks/Medium

Meaning: Alexx is a stylized spelling of Alex, the short form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' The double-x is a modern flourish.Low

In 30 seconds: A stylized Alex: Alexx is short for Alexander, 'defender of the people' (said 'AL-eks').
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningAlexx is a stylized spelling of Alex, the short form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' The double-x is a modern flourish.
U.S. rank (2024)#12388 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 402

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319862024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alexx is a modern spelling of Alex, the short form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' The double-x is a contemporary flourish on a longtime favorite (said 'AL-eks').

The Alexx spelling is rare in the U.S., against very heavy use of Alex. Classic in root, modern in look.

Did you know? Alexx dresses up Alex with a double-x — the classic short form of Alexander, 'defender of the people'; a modern look on a familiar name (said 'AL-eks').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Alexx — Stylized spelling of Alex; short for Alexander; Greek

Variations

AlexAleksAlix

Nicknames

AlLex

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If you like Alexx…

Alex— the classic name Alexx respells
Aleks— a like short Alexander form
Maxx— a like double-x styling
Jaxx— a like modern -xx spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alexx mean?

Alexx is a spelling of Alex, short for Alexander, Greek for 'defender of the people.'

How do you pronounce Alexx?

It's said AL-eks /ˈal.ɛks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alexx a boy or girl name?

Alexx is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Alexx?

Alexx is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S., though Alex is very common.

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