Alexander Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alexander Name at a Glance

Name	Alexander
Meaning	Defender of men. Alexander the Great was a 4th century Macedonian king for whom the Egyptian city of Alexandria is named. Eight popes and three Russian emperors have been named Alexander.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Alexander Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alexander means “Defender of men. Alexander the Great was a 4th century Macedonian king for whom the Egyptian city of Alexandria is named. Eight popes and three Russian emperors have been named Alexander”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alexander Name Origin

Our database records Alexander under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alexander a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alexander is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alexander

When considering Alexander for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.