How popular is the name Alexander?

Alexander has a popularity rate of 24,571 and currently ranks #59448 on BabyNameLore.

How do you pronounce Alexander?

Alexander is pronounced al-uhg-ZAN-duhr.

What are alternative spellings of Alexander?

Alternative spellings of Alexander include Alastair, Alexander, Alistaire, Alister, Alasdair, Alek, Aleko, Alistair, Allister, Alexi, Alexia, Alexina, Alandair, Sacha, Alaster, Alejandro, Aleksander, Alesandro, Alessandre, Alessandri, Alexandre, Alexandro, Alisander, Alissander, Alistir, Allissandre, Allistair, Allistir, Alsandair, Alsandare.

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Q: What does the name Alexander mean?

Alexander is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Defender of mankind.".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Alexander?

The lucky number associated with Alexander is 4. Logical and organized, 4s appreciate structure in their lives. They are good at paying attention to detail, which would help when working as scientists or managers!

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Meaning

Defender of mankind.

Origin

Greek

Gender

Boy

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How Popular is Alexander?

Boy names 45,168 names

5% more popular

Greek names 3,027 names

13% more popular

Boy Greek names 1,173 names

7% more popular

Names starting with A 8,811 names

14% more popular

What Does Alexander Mean?

Alexander is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Defender of mankind.". It is widely used in Greek communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Alexander has 9 letters and 4 syllables. This name has Greek origins. The lucky number associated with Alexander is 4.

Pronunciation

Say it: al-uhg-ZAN-duhr

Numerology

Lucky Number 4

Logical and organized, 4s appreciate structure in their lives. They are good at paying attention to detail, which would help when working as scientists or managers!

Alternative Spellings

Alastair Alexander Alistaire Alister Alasdair Alek Aleko Alistair Alistaire Alister Allister Alexi Alexi Alexia Alexina Alandair Sacha Alistair Alasdair Alastair Alaster Alejandro Aleksander Alesandro Alessandre Alessandri Alexandre Alexandro Alisander Alissander Alister Alistir Allissandre Allistair Allister Allistir Alsandair Alsandare Allister