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Alexander name meaning
First Name
689k
in the U.S.
since 1880
689k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
205k
in the U.S.
in 2010
205k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Alexander mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Alexander
User Submitted Origins
Greek
58%
English
34%
Arabic
5%
American
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Canada, the name Alexander is of Greek origin and means "Defender/Protector of man".
- 3 submissions from all over the world agree the name Alexander means "Defender of the people" and is of German / Greek origin.
- 2 submissions from the United States and India agree the name Alexander means "Defender of people" and is of American / Greek origin.
- 3 people from the United Kingdom and the United States agree the name Alexander is of Greek origin and means "Defender of men".
- A user from Canada says the name Alexander is of Greek origin and means "Defending men".
- According to 2 people from the United States and the United Kingdom, the name Alexander means "Defender of mankind".
- A user from South Africa says the name Alexander is of Greek origin and means "Alexander is a compound name made up of the Greek words 'alexis' (defender or helper) and 'andros (mankind), therefore 'defender of mankind'.'".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Alexander means "I defend man".
- 2 people from Australia and the United States agree the name Alexander is of Greek origin and means "Defender".
- A submission from Ohio, U.S. says the name Alexander means "Chosen protector of the people" and is of Greek origin.
- According to 2 people from the United States and Italy, the name Alexander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men".
- According to 2 people from Australia and South Africa, the name Alexander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of mankind".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Alexander
Senses
- 1a European herb (Smyrnium olusatrum) somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb.synonyms: Alexanders, black lovage, horse parsley
- 1the famous king of Macedon, son of Philip; conqueror of Greece and Egypt and Persia; founder of Alexandria -- (356-323 BC).synonyms: Alexander the Great
Other Dictionary Sources
- King of Macedon; conqueror of Greece and Egypt and Persia; founder of Alexandria (356-323 BC)
- European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
Wiktionary
Borrowed from Latin Alexander, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros), from ἀλέξω (aléxō, “I defend”) + ἀνδρ- (andr-), the stem of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”).
- A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.
- A Scottish patronymic surname, anglicized from Scottish Gaelic Mac Alasdair (“son of Alexander”).
- A place in the United States.
- A city in Arkansas.
- A city in Iowa.
- A city in Kansas; named for early settler Alexander Harvey.
- A city in North Dakota; named for early North Dakota politician Alexander McKenzie.
- A town in Maine; named for British politician and financier Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton.
- A town and village New York; named for early settler Alexander Rea.
- An unincorporated community in Georgia; named for early settler Hugh Alexander.
- An unincorporated community in West Virginia; named for local lumber businessman John M. Alexander.
- A community in Manitoba, Canada; named for early settler Alexander Speers.
- Alternative letter-case form of alexander
Alexander was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Danish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Latin, Norwegian, Scots, Slovak, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Alexander
Notable Persons Named Alexander
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was a Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation, from New York, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury, Senior Officer of the Army, Delegate to theCongress of the Confederation, fromNew York, and Commanding General of the United States Army. His military service ended in 1776. Alexander was born on January 11th, 1755 in Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis. He died on July 12th, 1804.
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great is royalty. He holds the title Basileus of Macedon, Hegemon of the Hellenic League, Shahanshah of Persia, Pharaoh of Egypt, Lord of Asia, BasileusofMacedon, Hegemonof theHellenic League, ShahanshahofPersia, and PharaohofEgypt. He has had major accomplishments since 336. Alexander was born as the child of Philip II of Macedon and Olympias in Pella, Macedon.
Alexander Skarsgård
Alexander Skarsgård is an actor and director. He has had major accomplishments since 1984. Alexander was given the name Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård by his parent Stellan Skarsgård on August 25th, 1976 in Stockholm.
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin is an actor, comedian, producer, and television producer. He was most prominent from 1980 to present. Alec was given the name Alexander Rae Baldwin III on April 3rd, 1958 in Amityville, New York.
Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell was an inventor, scientist, engineer, professor, and teacher of the deaf. Alexander was born on March 3rd, 1847 in Edinburgh. He left this life on August 2nd, 1922.
Alex Jones
Alex Jones is a radio personality, film producer, and radio host. Alex was given the name Alexander Emerick Jones on February 11th, 1974 in Dallas, Texas, United States.
- Alex HaleyWriter
- Sir Alexander FlemingScientist
- Alexander II
- Alexander VIPope
- Alex TurnerMusician
- Alexander RadulovHockey Player
- Alexander IIIRoyalty
- Alexander McQueenFashion Designer
- Alexander PushkinPoet
- Alexander I
- Alexander Van der BellenLeader of the Green Party
- Alexander SiddigActor
- Alex GreenwaldMusician
- Alexander Rusev
Notable Persons With the Last Name Alexander
Notable Persons With the Last Name Alexander
Diego Luna
Diego Luna is an actor, director, and producer. He has had major accomplishments since 1982. Diego was given the name Diego Luna Alexander on December 29th, 1979 in Mexico City.
Sasha Alexander
Sasha Alexander is an actor and actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1997. Sasha was given the name Suzana S. Drobnjaković on May 17th, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Jaimie Alexander
Jaimie Alexander is an actress. She was most prominent from 2001 to 2001. Jaimie was born on March 12th, 1984 in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander is an actor, comedian, and voice actor. He was most prominent from 1981 to present. Jason was given the name Jay Scott Greenspan on September 23rd, 1959 in Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Larry D. Alexander
Larry D. Alexander is a in the fields of visual arts, author, catechesis, and evangelism. Larry was given the name Larry Dell Alexander on May 30th, 1953 in Dermott, Arkansas.
Olly Alexander
Olly Alexander is an actor, writer, singer, and musician. His career lasted from 2008 to 2008. Olly was given the name Oliver Alexander Thornton on July 15th, 1990 in Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
Common last names for Alexander
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Alexander | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 58.19% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 34.04% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.70% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.66% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.17% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Alexander
People with the last name Alexander are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Alexander
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