Alexander the Great Name Origin
/Alexander the Great/-
Macedonian (Greek) 40%
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Greek (Greek) 35%
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Turkish (Turkish) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Alexander
- Last Name: the Great
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Alexander originates from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of the people'. The epithet 'the Great' was used to honor his historical significance as a Macedonian king and conqueror.
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).