Alexander Name Meaning & Origin
/al-ig-ZAN-der/Alexander is possibly a name of Russian origin.
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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 Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Russian (Slavic) 40% -
Greek (Hellenic) 35% -
English (Celtic) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Alexander
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 7,230 boys in the US were named Alexander.
Growth of the name Alexander in the US (SSA Data):
Alexander Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.