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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Sean43%
  2. Mick45%
  3. Juanito47%
  4. Johannes56%
  5. Jordy60%
  6. Atilla60%
  7. Tullio60%
  8. Presley61%
  9. Hendrix62%
  10. Franc62%

Love potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. River42%
  2. Juanito42%
  3. Arlis42%
  4. Mick42%
  5. Presley43%
  6. Jordy44%
  7. Néo44%
  8. Atilla44%
  9. Michelangelo44%
  10. Prince45%

Professional potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Atilla42%
  2. Van42%
  3. Zander42%
  4. Otho42%
  5. Néo42%
  6. Sheldon42%
  7. Jax42%
  8. Kaiser42%
  9. Mick42%
  10. Nader42%

Crush potential for Lex

Top 10

  1. Jullian96%
  2. Presley95%
  3. Prince95%
  4. Tyago95%
  5. Jordi94%
  6. Jordy94%
  7. Billy94%
  8. Bill94%
  9. Mac94%
  10. Kalvin93%

Bottom 10

  1. Sean42%
  2. Johannes45%
  3. Hendrix45%
  4. Denny53%
  5. Phillip53%
  6. Philip53%
  7. Don54%
  8. Bob55%
  9. Moise56%
  10. Gérald58%
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