Alex
AL-ex
Gender-neutral · Greek
Meaning: Defender of men
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Alistair
Boy · Greek · Long name
- Meaning
- Defender of the people
- Pronunciation
- AL-ih-stair
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United Kingdom (2022)
Scottish form of Alexander, from Greek 'alexein' (defend) and 'andros' (man).
Popularity: UK ONS, 2022
ClassicVintageInternational
Languages in use: Scottish Gaelic, Greek, English
Commonly used in: United Kingdom, Scotland, United States
Alternate spellings
AlasdairScottish Gaelic
Original Scottish Gaelic form.
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Full profileSources for this record
UK ONS, Baby Names in England and Wales (2022). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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