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Alyx

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-iks /ˈæl.ɪks/High

Meaning: Alyx is a modern respelling of Alex, the short form of Alexander (Greek 'defender/protector of the people'). The stylized spelling gives a contemporary look to a classic name.Low

In 30 seconds: Alyx is a modern respelling of Alex — short for Alexander, 'defender of the people' (said 'AL-iks'). A crisp, contemporary twist on a classic.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningAlyx is a modern respelling of Alex, the short form of Alexander (Greek 'defender/protector of the people'). The stylized spelling gives a contemporary look to a classic name.
U.S. rank (2025)#12112 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 182

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019892025

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

Alyx is a stylized respelling of Alex, itself short for Alexander (Greek 'defender of the people'). It reads as a modern, unisex-leaning form of a timeless name (said 'AL-iks').

In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as a modern respelling. Rare, sleek, and contemporary.

Did you know? Alyx swaps the letters of Alex for a sleek, modern look, but the roots are the same — Alexander, 'defender of the people' (said 'AL-iks').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Alyx — Modern respelling of Alex/Alexander

Variations

AlexAlixAlec

Nicknames

AlLyx

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alyx mean?

Alyx is a modern respelling of Alex, short for Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people.'

How do you pronounce Alyx?

It's said AL-iks /ˈæl.ɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alyx a boy or girl name?

Alyx is used here as a boy's name, though the spelling is sometimes used for girls too.

How popular is Alyx?

Alyx is an uncommon, modern respelling in the U.S.

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