Alexander Name Origin
/al-ig-ZAN-der/-
Russian (Slavic) 40% -
Greek (Hellenic) 35%
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English (Celtic) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Alexander
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of the people'. It became popular across Europe and Russia, often associated with historical figures and royalty.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Alexander each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).