Defender of mankind
Elex is most commonly used as a modern phonetic variant of Alex, which is a diminutive of the Greek name Alexander. It carries the same etymological roots meaning to ward off or defend. While rare, it offers a contemporary twist on a deeply traditional name.
Less common today
Elex isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,262 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
