Alexander
Greek boy's name meaning “defender of the people”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- defender of the people
- Syllables
- 4
- Letters
- 9
- US rank (2023)
- #22
- Born in 2023
- 7,909
- Peak year
- 2008 (#6)
Meaning & origin
Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men'. Alexander the Great carried it across the ancient world.
Is Alexander a Greek name?
Yes — Alexander is a Greek name meaning "defender of the people". Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men'. Alexander the Great carried it across the ancient world.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Alexander ranked #22 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 7,909 US boys were given the name Alexander.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #6 in 2008
“Unranked” means Alexander was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Alexander
Alexander is spelled A-L-E-X-A-N-D-E-R — 9 letters and 4 syllables.
Nicknames
Alex, Xander, Sasha
Alexander: frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexander mean?
Alexander is a Greek name meaning "defender of the people". Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men'. Alexander the Great carried it across the ancient world.
Where does the name Alexander come from?
Alexander is of Greek origin. Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men'. Alexander the Great carried it across the ancient world.
Is Alexander a boy or a girl name?
Alexander is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Alexander?
In 2023, 7,909 US boys were given the name Alexander.
Is Alexander a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Alexander ranked #22 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Alexander?
Common nicknames for Alexander include Alex, Xander, Sasha.
How do you spell Alexander?
Alexander is spelled A-L-E-X-A-N-D-E-R — 9 letters.
How common is the name Alexander?
In 2023, 7,909 US boys were given the name Alexander. In the latest US data, Alexander ranked #22 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Alexander a Greek name?
Yes — Alexander is a Greek name meaning "defender of the people". Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men'. Alexander the Great carried it across the ancient world.
What does Alexander mean in Greek?
In Greek, Alexander means "defender of the people". Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men'. Alexander the Great carried it across the ancient world.