At a glance
Alex is the #675 dog name in our records and #517 for cats. About 1 in 2,527 male dogs is called Alex, and the name is falling.
How popular is Alex?
#675dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,527male dogs
262dogs in the records
#517cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 12%Boys 87%Not recorded 1%
12% girls · 88% boys among 260 dogs with a recorded sex
Alex over the years
FallingDogs named Alex per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 27 named Alex
- 14 named Alex
- 13 named Alex
- 12 named Alex
- 12 named Alex
Names that sound like Alex
Questions
Is Alex a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a boy's name (88% male).
How popular is Alex for dogs?
Alex is the #675 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 262 dogs in public records. The name is falling.
How do you pronounce Alex?
Alex is said in 2 syllables: A·lex. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Alex?
Alix, Alyx and Alice sound similar.
What breeds are often named Alex?
Labrador Retrievers, Maltese and Shih Tzus are the breeds most often called Alex.