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Alexander

“defending men”

Say it al-ig-ZAN-durPronunciation may vary by region.

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The story behind the name

Meet Alexander.

Alexander comes from Greek Alexandros, combining elements connected with defending and man. It is usually interpreted as defender of men. Alexander the Great is its best-known historical bearer.

The full name has a substantial rhythm and a long international history. Families may choose it for that historical connection or simply for its strong consonants, while deciding separately which shortened form, if any, they prefer.

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A little perspective

How popular is Alexander?

United States · 2025
Girls · 2025#7,50214 recorded births
Boys · 2025#307,230 recorded births

Recorded US births over time

2014202515,4490
● Girls● Boys
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YearCategoryUS rankBirths
2025Boys307,230
2025Girls7,50214
2024Boys277,547
2024Girls9,58910
2023Boys227,918
2023Girls9,01711
2022Boys178,757
2022Girls9,09011
2021Boys139,425
2021Girls5,75621
2020Boys1010,268
2020Girls10,2959
2019Boys1011,327
2019Girls5,45223
2018Boys1112,110
2018Girls6,02520
2017Boys1312,577
2017Girls5,83221
2016Boys1113,446
2016Girls6,67418
2015Boys814,584
2015Girls5,84622
2014Boys815,449
2014Girls4,35833

Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.

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Nicknames

AlexXanderLex

Variations & related forms

AlexandreAlessandroAlejandro

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