Alex

Unisex

Meaning

Alexander bell invented telephone.

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪlɛks/

Traits associated with the name Alex:

Dogs named Alex tend to be loving, loyal, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Alex?

That you have a fondness for the name Alex and may have a strong connection to it. It could also suggest that you are a creative and imaginative person who likes to think outside the box.

Is Alex a good dog name?

Alex has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Alex isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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New York City Dog Name Database
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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Alex is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Alex was, in the past month, the 1463rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Alex is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Alex was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Alex's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Alex is most adored in Oklahoma, West Virginia and Tennessee.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Washington, Arizona and Iowa.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Alex.

Most popular breeds named Alex:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Chihuahua
  4. Golden Retriever
  5. Chow Chow

Alex is found in these categories:

intelligent dog names
intelligent

Alex signifies defender, suggesting alertness and quick thinking.

Dog names like Alex:

AJ
Unconquerable
Man-like, or brave
A titan condemned to hold up the celestial heavens for eternity in Greek mythology. It means "to carry".
Ali
Noble, Exalted
God of war in greek mythology.
Messenger of god
Alex dog name meaning

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