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Boy Name

Alexander

"Defender of the people"

Ranked #13 for boys

About the Name Alexander

Meaning

Defender of the people

Origin

Greek

Gender

Boy

First Letter

A

Boy Rank

#13

Alexander is a boy name of Greek origin. The name means "Defender of the people" and is currently ranked #13 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Greek names.

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Popularity Over Time

#120
1950
#88
1960
#78
1970
#48
1980
#22
1990
#8
2000
#11
2010
#13
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Alexander

  • At Alexander the Great
  • AH Alexander Hamilton
  • AG Alexander Graham Bell

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Quick Facts

Syllables
4
Letters
9
Starts with
A
Origin
Greek

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