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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. Keissy45%
  2. Crystal47%
  3. Melody48%
  4. Alycia51%
  5. Kayne51%
  6. Whitney55%
  7. Tiphany56%
  8. An57%
  9. Tifanny58%
  10. Mariam58%

Love potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Gaia42%
  2. Keissy42%
  3. Stacy42%
  4. Whitney42%
  5. Lilith42%
  6. Melody42%
  7. Crystal42%
  8. Irys42%
  9. Tiphany42%
  10. Tifanny42%

Professional potential for Lex

Top 10

  1. Joanny86%
  2. Yamin84%
  3. Bettina83%
  4. Shaila79%
  5. Klara79%
  6. Kathlyn78%
  7. Mariam78%
  8. An78%
  9. Laure77%
  10. Justine76%

Bottom 10

  1. Rianna42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Lilith42%
  4. Crystal42%
  5. Kayne42%
  6. Alia42%
  7. Whitney42%
  8. Pandora45%
  9. Kira46%
  10. Melody46%

Crush potential for Lex

Top 10

  1. Luanne96%
  2. Laureen96%
  3. Naomy96%
  4. Cari96%
  5. Bella96%
  6. Mellisa96%
  7. Melany96%
  8. Lindsey96%
  9. Stacy96%
  10. Cara96%

Bottom 10

  1. Gisella54%
  2. An56%
  3. Saray60%
  4. Mariam62%
  5. Gianna63%
  6. Klara63%
  7. Alia64%
  8. Lys64%
  9. Gaia64%
  10. Aksa64%
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