Baby name
FADING UNISEX · GREEK
🇬🇷, 🇺🇸, 🇫🇷 Alyx
/ˈælɪks/
Meaning
“Defender of mankind, protector of people”
Means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people', derived from Greek elements 'alexein' and 'andros'.
Vibe
stronggroundedelegant
How it ages.
Alyx is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Alyx has become moderately less common in the United States in recent years, while remaining an established choice.