Alekss is a Latvian short form of the name Alex, which is itself a diminutive of Alexander. In Latvia, names derived from Alexander are common, and Alekss serves as a modern, concise variant used predominantly among younger generations. The ultimate origin of Alekss traces back to the Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements alexo ("to defend, help") and aner ("man"), thus meaning "defending men". In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the hero Paris, but its most famous historical bearer was Alexander the Great, the 4th-century BC king of Macedon who built a vast empire spanning Greece, Egypt, Persia, and parts of India. His legendary military campaigns and subsequent medieval tales popularized the name across Europe. Latvian naming conventions often adapt short forms from international names; Alekss parallels other Latvian diminutives like Kristers from Kristaps. While not as common as the full-form Aleksandrs, Alekss is a recognizable and distinctive choice within Latvia. It appears primarily in the 20th and 21st centuries, reflecting global influences on Baltic onomastics. Variants in other languages include Alexandros (Greek), Eskender (Amharic), and Skënder (Albanian). Meaning: Defending men Origin: Greek, via Latvian adaptation Type: Diminutive/short form of Alexander Usage regions: Latvia