What names are similar to Alex?

If you like Alex, consider Leo, Max and Jamie. Like Alex, they have a classic feel.

The same roots

Also Greek names, from the tradition Alex comes from.

Alec Greek · short form of Alexander, inheriting the Greek meaning "defender of men"

Andy Greek · pet form of Andrew, from Greek andreios, "manly, masculine"

Lex Greek · short form of Alexander, Greek for 'defender of the people'

Teddy Greek · diminutive of Theodore, 'gift of God'

Also classic and nickname style names.

Leo Latin · lion

Max Latin · "greatest," through Maximilian or Maxim; also short for Maxwell, a Scottish surname meaning "Mack's stream"

Jamie Hebrew · Scottish pet form of James, traditionally interpreted through Jacob as "supplanter"

Charlie English · short or feminine form of Charles, traditionally from Germanic "man"

Each of these is at its highest in the 2000s, the same decade as Alex, on a similar curve.

Angel Greek · from Greek angelos, "messenger", through Latin angelus

Aris Greek · modern Greek form of Ares, god of war; also a short form of Aristotelis and Aristides, from aristos "best"

Linus Greek · Greek mythological name, traditionally linked to 'flax'

Damon Greek · to tame, loyal friend