Alexander
Boy name · Greek · pronounced el-ig-ZAN-dur
Verified name
What does Alexander mean?
Defender of men
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 30 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 40 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Alex, Alec, Xander, Sandy
Variant: Aleksander, Alexandre
Related: Alessandro, Alejandro
Using Alexander across cultures
Globally familiar classic with royal and historical heritage.
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