Boy
Alexander
“defender of the people”
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity
- 84 of 100Very popular
- Nicknames
- Alex · Xander
About the name Alexander
Alexander is a masculine first name meaning “defender of the people”, with roots in Greek. The name has 4 syllables. It is one of the very popular first names. Common nicknames include Alex, Xander.
Frequently asked about Alexander
- What does the name Alexander mean?
- The first name Alexander means “defender of the people”.
- Where does the name Alexander come from?
- Alexander has its roots in Greek.
- Is Alexander a girls' or boys' name?
- Alexander is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
- How popular is Alexander?
- Alexander is one of the very popular first names.
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