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Alexader

uh-LEK-say-dur /əˈlɛk.seɪ.dər/

At a glance

In short
Alexander is a strong and timeless name with Greek origins, associated with power and nobility.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2000 (#9,112)
Babies in 2000
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#5,382 in 1990
First recorded
1988

Meaning of Alexader

Originating from the Greek name Alexandros, Alexander is a strong and timeless name that has been widely embraced across different cultures. It holds a sense of power and nobility due to its association with Alexander the Great, the famous ancient Greek conqueror. In terms of pronunciation, both American English and British English pronounce it as uh-LEK-say-dur (/əˈlɛk.seɪ.dər/ in American English and /əˈlɛk.sə.dər/ in British English). The name has remained consistently popular in the United States, with variations such as Alexander also being common. In recent years, it has maintained a steady rank within the top 10, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a classic and distinguished name for their baby boy.

How to pronounce Alexader

English

Popularity of Alexader in the U.S.

Alexader was last recorded in the U.S. in 2000, ranked #9,112 with 6 babies. It peaked at #5,382 in 1990. It first appears in the records in 1988.

Bar and line chart: Alexader in the U.S., 1988–2000. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 9 in 1990 and 6 in 2000. Line: rank among boy names, peak #5,382 in 1990, #9,112 in 2000.
  • Boys named Alexader (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1988–2000. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1988⁠–⁠2000 4 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
200069,112back
199258,435back
199095,382back
198857,270new