Alexander

Rank 17th Boy Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Alexander was 17th most popular baby name for boys and 27th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 8,683 babies were named Alexander in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 387 babies in the United States were named Alexander. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 7.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Alexander is around 25 years old.

The name "Alexander" is relatively common.

Nicknames for Alexander include Alex, Xander, Al and Lex.

Alexander Meaning & Origin

Alexander is a classic and popular name of Greek origin that means "defender of the people," evoking strength, leadership, and protection.

The name Alexander is described as intelligent, commanding and ambitious.

Pronunciation

Alexander is pronounced ah-le-xan-der in English. The name Alexander has 9 letters and 3, 4 or 5 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alexander

  • Alexander the Great, one of the most famous figures named Alexander, was actually tutored by the philosopher Aristotle during his early years.

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Geography

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