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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Lex

Top 10

  1. Carly96%
  2. Lizette96%
  3. Maud93%
  4. Mina92%
  5. Ella92%
  6. Matilda88%
  7. Calista88%
  8. Gemma88%
  9. Lory87%
  10. Dorothy86%

Love potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Carma42%
  2. Armida44%
  3. Ophelia44%
  4. Nydia46%
  5. Lida50%
  6. Edda55%
  7. Lela56%
  8. Philomena56%
  9. Wally57%
  10. Imelda57%

Professional potential for Lex

Crush potential for Lex

Top 10

  1. Lizette96%
  2. Amelina95%
  3. Carly94%
  4. Ella94%
  5. Lory93%
  6. Calista91%
  7. Gemma90%
  8. Elli90%
  9. Mina89%
  10. Giuseppina88%
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