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Alyx

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Pronounced AL-iks /ˈæl.ɪks/High

Meaning: A spelling of Alex — a short form of Alexandra/Alexander, from Greek, 'defender/protector of men'Low

In 30 seconds: Defender of men: Alyx spells Alex. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Alex — a short form of Alexandra/Alexander, from Greek, 'defender/protector of men'

U.S. rank (2024)#7586 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,287

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 spelling of Alex — a short form of Alexandra/Alexander, from Greek, 'defender/protector of men'. A crisp, modern name (here for girls; said 'AL-iks').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, defender-of-men at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Alex is a short form of Alexandra/Alexander, from Greek, 'defender/protector of men' — Alyx is a stylized spelling, crisp and modern (said 'AL-iks').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Alex — Greek etymology

Variations

AlexAlixAlexa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alyx mean?

Alyx spells Alex — a short form of Alexandra/Alexander, Greek 'defender/protector of men'.

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 girl's name.

How popular is Alyx?

Alyx is a rare spelling in the U.S.