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Alexander

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Meaning

"Defender of Men"

A Greek compound meaning defender of men, strongly associated with Alexander the Great and long adopted across Christian and secular traditions.

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Popularity History of Alexander

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#27Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#27

Alexander was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-5

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Alexander Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Alexander.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Alexander

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Famous Alexanders

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    Alexander the Great
    Ancient Macedonian king and one of history's greatest military commanders
  • A
    Alexander Hamilton
    American Founding Father and first Secretary of the Treasury
  • A
    Alexander Graham Bell
    Scottish inventor credited with inventing the telephone

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables4
Length9 letters

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