Alexander
Meaning of Alexander
The name Alexander is of Greek origin and carries the powerful meaning "defender of men". Pronounced as al-ig-ZAN-dur in English, this male name has been popular for centuries, crossing cultures and continents. It calls to mind great historical figures such as Alexander the Great, who was a king of Macedonia who conquered an empire that stretched from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan. Variations of the name include Alexandre and Aleksandr. Over time, Alexander has consistently ranked high in popularity charts for baby boy names in the United States. In fact, it reached its peak of popularity between 2009 and 2014 when it held position number 8. The name continues to be a favorite among parents today, ranking within the top 20 most chosen names each year since then.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as al-ig-ZAN-dur (/ˈæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dɚ/)
British English
- Pronunced as al-ig-ZAN-dur (/ˈal.ɪɡˈzæn.dər/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Similar Names to Alexander
Notable People Named Alexander
| Alexander the Great, king of Macedon, created one of the largest empires in history through his successful military campaigns across Western Asia and Egypt. |
| Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt was a renowned German polymath, geographer, naturalist, and explorer who made significant contributions to botanical geography and modern geomagnetic and meteorological monitoring. |
| Alexander Hamilton was a prominent American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who held the position of the first secretary of the treasury during George Washington's presidency. |
| Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born Canadian-American inventor, scientist, and engineer known for patenting the first practical telephone and co-founding AT&T. |
| Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player who has been ranked as high as world No. 2 and has numerous career highlights, including a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. |
| Lee Alexander McQueen was a renowned British fashion designer known for his eponymous label and his work at Givenchy, earning numerous awards before his untimely death in 2010. |
| Alexander Grothendieck was a French mathematician known for his groundbreaking contributions to modern algebraic geometry and is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of the twentieth century. |
| Sir Alexander Fleming was a Scottish physician and microbiologist who discovered penicillin, the world's first broadly effective antibiotic substance, earning him a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945. |
| Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin was a renowned Russian poet, playwright, and novelist who is widely regarded as the greatest Russian poet and the pioneer of modern Russian literature. |
| Alexander Armstrong is a multi-talented English entertainer known for hosting the BBC One game show Pointless and the morning show on Classic FM. |
| Alexander Konstantinovich Glazunov was a prominent Russian composer, music teacher, and conductor of the late Russian Romantic period, known for his influential role at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory and mentorship of Dmitri Shostakovich. |
| Alexander Yaroslavich Nevsky was a prominent Russian prince and military leader during the 13th century. |
| Alexander Isak is a Swedish professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Premier League club Newcastle United and the Sweden national team. |
| Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin was a prominent Romantic composer and chemist, known for his contributions to classical music and his affiliation with the group of composers called "The Five". |
| Alexander Agassiz - Alexander Emmanuel Rodolphe Agassiz, the son of Louis Agassiz and stepson of Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz, was a prominent American scientist and engineer. |
