The Origin, Meaning and the Hidden Meaning of the name Alex This page details the origin and literal meaning of the name Alex together with an insight into the hidden meaning and interpretation of the name using numerology. A short form of Alexander. The most famous person in history who bears this name is Alexander the Great 356-323 BC), his life story has been recently told in the 2004 Oliver Stone movie starring Colin Farrell, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Angelina Jolie. The Meaning of the name Alex The meaning of the name Alex is as follows: Great Protector The Origin of the name Alex The origin of the name Alex is believed to be Greek The Hidden Meaning of the name Alex using Numerology Numerology is an ancient science which was developed by Pythagoras. Numerology offers an insight into the personality by assigning numeric values to the letters contained in names. The results provide the hidden meaning of the name Alex. Each letter contained in the name is assigned a number. Every number is associated with specific characteristics. Find the hidden meanings and characteristics of the name Alex. For more facts about numerology and the meaning of this name click Numerology to discover more about this name for a boy. Want to find out more about choosing a name for a baby boy? Just click the following link to discover some fascinating facts and info about: What does my name say about my personality |