Aleks

As a shortened form of Alexander, the gender-neutral name Aleks boasts a mighty origin story. You'll probably be familiar with Alexander's most famous bearer, Alexander the Great, a king of Macedonia who is regarded as one of history's most accomplished military generals. While Aleks has Slavic origins, its root names Alexander and Alexis stem from Greek, holding the defintions "defender of men," or simply, "defender." With their determined spirit and empathetic nature, your Aleks could be destined to lead and inspire others. A popular choice worldwide, Aleks has many variants to explore, such as Alex, Alek, Aleko, and Alik.