Aleix
/AH-L-EY-SH/
Defender. The Catalan form of Alexis, from the Greek word alexo, to defend.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Aleix is a Christian boy name of Catalan origin, meaning “Defender. The Catalan form of Alexis, from the Greek word alexo, to defend.”.
Aleix is a boy's name of Catalan origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Defender. The Catalan form of Alexis, from the Greek word alexo, to defend." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Catalan, Spanish, European families, Aleix carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Aleix
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Aleix lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Aleix's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Aleix's saint & feast day →What does Aleix's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Aleix resonates in either tradition.
Aleix's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Aleix's full reading →
Does Aleix go with your family's names?
Aleix breaks into 4 sounds: /AH-L-EY-SH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Aleix sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Aleix beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Aleix — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Aleix
If Aleix resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Aleix
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Common questions about Aleix
What does the name Aleix mean?
Aleix means "Defender. The Catalan form of Alexis, from the Greek word alexo, to defend.." It is a boy name of Catalan origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Aleix a boy or girl name?
Aleix is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Aleix?
Aleix is of Catalan origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Catalan, Spanish, European families.
Is Aleix a Christian name?
Yes. Aleix is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Catalan origin.
What does Aleix mean in Catalan?
Aleix originates from Catalan, where it means "Defender. The Catalan form of Alexis, from the Greek word alexo, to defend.."
What are common nicknames for Aleix?
Common short forms of Aleix include Alex, Lex.
What is the numerology of Aleix?
Aleix has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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