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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
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Friendship potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Elton42%
  2. Johnny42%
  3. Elvis42%
  4. Jean43%
  5. John43%
  6. Jack43%
  7. Sean43%
  8. Mick45%
  9. Juanito47%
  10. Elon48%

Love potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Cristiano42%
  2. Igor42%
  3. Madison42%
  4. Karl42%
  5. River42%
  6. Emerson42%
  7. Elon42%
  8. Othon42%
  9. Juanito42%
  10. Iván42%

Professional potential for Lex

Top 10

  1. Denver87%
  2. Ander86%
  3. Rudolf86%
  4. Jansen86%
  5. Jack84%
  6. John84%
  7. Jean84%
  8. Sean84%
  9. Paul83%
  10. François83%

Bottom 10

  1. Alexander42%
  2. Ayrton42%
  3. Igor42%
  4. Atilla42%
  5. Van42%
  6. Adonis42%
  7. Axel42%
  8. Zander42%
  9. Otho42%
  10. Néo42%

Crush potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Jean42%
  3. Sean42%
  4. Alisson42%
  5. Joe42%
  6. Werner42%
  7. Karl42%
  8. Othon42%
  9. Joseph42%
  10. Germano42%
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