What does the name Alexander mean?

The name Alexander means "Defender of Man".

What is the origin of the name Alexander?

Alexander is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 7,517 babies were named Alexander in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Alexander is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 7,517 ↘

All-Time Total: 722,552

Peak Year: 1993

Alexander is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which is composed of the elements "alexein" meaning "to defend" and "aner" meaning "man."

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Names with similar meaning to Alexander

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