Alexander
a-lexa-nder,
alex(an)-der
Origin:Greek
Popularity:20
Meaning:man's defender, warrior
The defender of mankind has been in popular demand—and in the top 12—since 2005, according to Social Security Administration data. Alexander the Great comes to mind first, but if a world conqueror isn’t enough to persuade you, you might be inspired by American statesman Alexander Hamilton, the subject of a Tony Award–winning Lin-Manuel Miranda musical. You can find Alexanders in the Bible and saints named Alexander as well. Namesakes include actors Alexander Skarsgård and Alexander Dreymon.
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Famous Alexanders
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Alexander CartwrightInventor
- Alexander Graham BellInventor
- Alexander McQueenFashion Designer
- Alexander PopePoet
- Alexander SkarsgardActor
- Alexander the GreatRoyalty
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Source: Social Security Administration
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