Alexander
Everything you ever wanted to know about the name Alexander, including meanings for the name Alexander, history of Alexander and famous Alexanders.

Meanings of the name Alexander:

• In Greek, Alexander means “Man's defender”

Origins of the name Alexander:

• Alex is of Greek origin.

People with the name Alexander:
List of Famous Alexanders
List of Alexanders in History

Pronunciation of the name Alexander: Alexander is typically pronounced "AL-ex"

Alexander is a popular baby name. It was rated the 71st baby name for a boy in 2005. In Britain it was ranked 41st in 2003.

Common variations of the name Alexander: