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Lex

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Boy Name day: February 26
Origin: Greek. Meaning: he who protects men.
From Greek Aléxandros, meaning 'the one who protects men'.

Name day for Lex

February 26

Why this day? Lex is a short form of Alex, and shares its name day.

Lex is celebrated in France on February 17; the United States on February 20; Italy on April 22; Brazil on February 26; Argentina on July 17.

The story of the name Lex

Lex is a short form of Alex. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — he who protects men, and shares its name day, February 26.

On birth records, Lex is rarely written as such: the Lexs are Alexs (311,517 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alex page. Lex is also a short form of Alexander, Alexa, Alexis.

Frequently asked questions about Lex

What does Lex mean?

Lex is a short form of Alex, which means he who protects men.

When is Lex's name day?

February 26, together with Alex: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lex a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Alex.

Lex's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Lex

Love potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Ocean42%
  2. Saint42%
  3. Percy42%
  4. Manfred42%
  5. Byron46%
  6. Moses49%
  7. Harold51%
  8. Hermann51%
  9. Roland52%
  10. Marc52%

Professional potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Saint42%
  2. Gaston42%
  3. Jase42%
  4. Ares42%
  5. Aris46%
  6. Byron46%
  7. Carlin47%
  8. Cleon47%
  9. Nabil49%
  10. Lilio49%

Crush potential for Lex

Top 10

  1. Jeri96%
  2. Geri96%
  3. Guillermo94%
  4. Saint93%
  5. Sydney93%
  6. Jase93%
  7. Lio93%
  8. Lissandro92%
  9. Antoine92%
  10. Carlin90%

Bottom 10

  1. Roland42%
  2. Manfred42%
  3. Germán42%
  4. Hermann42%
  5. Alton50%
  6. Harold53%
  7. Reginald54%
  8. Moses56%
  9. Marc56%
  10. Emil56%
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