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Names to Substitute for Alex

Baby boy name you love but fear is overused? Here are some possible substitutes.

Alec

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Diminutive of Alexander, Greek
232
Barnaby

Meaning: son of consolation

Origin:English variation of Barnabas, Aramaic
349
Alfie

Meaning: wise counselor

Origin:Diminutive of Alfred, English
213
Sam

Meaning: told by God

Origin:English, diminutive of Samuel
593
Alex

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Diminutive of Alexander, Alexis
861
Lex

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Diminutive of Alexander
1535
Harry

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:Diminutive of Henry
294
Jackson

Meaning: son of Jack

Origin:English
389
Ned

Meaning: wealthy guardian

Origin:English, diminutive of Edward
585
Rex

Meaning: king

Origin:Latin
323
Dexter

Meaning: dyer, right-handed

Origin:Latin
367
Max

Meaning: greatest

Origin:English and German diminutive of Maximilian or Maxwell
105
Felix

Meaning: happy, fortunate

Origin:Latin
6
Jack

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:English, diminutive of John
93