Greek boy name
Alexander Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Alexander means defender of men. From the Greek Alexandros, meaning defender of men.
Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, formed from alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man. Alexander the Great, king of Macedon in the fourth century BC, made it famous across the known world, and many rulers and saints bore it afterward, including popes, Russian tsars, and Scottish kings. It has wonderful flexibility in short forms: Alex, Xander, Sandy, Lex, and Sasha in Russian. Alexander Hamilton, one of the founders of the United States, is a well-known bearer. The name suits both formal and casual settings, and it feels strong and cosmopolitan.
Variants of Alexander
AlexandreAlessandroAlejandroAlexSasha
Well-known people named Alexander
Alexander the Great, Alexander Hamilton.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexander mean?
Alexander means "defender of men". From the Greek Alexandros, meaning defender of men.
How do you pronounce Alexander?
Alexander is pronounced al-eg-ZAN-der.
What is the origin of Alexander?
Alexander is of Greek origin. From the Greek Alexandros, meaning defender of men.