Aleix
Catalan · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aleix
Aleix means "defender of men" and derives from the Greek name Alexander, formed from the elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man).
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Etymology
Aleix means "defender of men" and derives from the Greek name Alexander, formed from the elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man). It is primarily used in Catalan-speaking regions of Spain and among Catalan communities, with historical roots in Medieval Catalonia where Greek names were preserved and adapted through Romance language evolution.
Aleix currently ranks #12,438 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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