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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

Top 10

  1. Rania96%
  2. Alexa95%
  3. Elissa95%
  4. Rebecca94%
  5. Tayla93%
  6. Dominique92%
  7. Yana92%
  8. Ilana91%
  9. Ayla91%
  10. Yohanna91%

Bottom 10

  1. Jennyfer46%
  2. Agnes47%
  3. Estella47%
  4. Tifany55%
  5. Melyssa55%
  6. Sindy56%
  7. Hannah57%
  8. Annie57%
  9. Stella59%
  10. Alani60%

Love potential for Lex

Professional potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Zara42%
  2. Giorgia45%
  3. Kassandra46%
  4. Juli46%
  5. Aira46%
  6. Cassandra47%
  7. Sandi47%
  8. Thalya49%
  9. Layane49%
  10. Maia49%

Crush potential for Lex

Top 10

  1. Mel96%
  2. Alissa96%
  3. Carolane96%
  4. Elissa96%
  5. Stephany96%
  6. Alexa96%
  7. Melisa96%
  8. Aime95%
  9. Juli95%
  10. Emely94%
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