Boy name
Alexander name meaning
“defender of people, protector of others”
Alexander is a masculine name of Greek origin meaning “defender of people” or “protector of others”. It comes from Alexandros, combining alexō, meaning “to defend”, with anēr, whose stem andr- means “man”. These two Greek elements together provide the basis for the meaning of Alexander.
What does Alexander mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Alexander
From Greek Alexandros, combining alexō 'to defend' with anēr, stem andr-, 'man'.
Name combinations with Alexander
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Alexander, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Alexander as a first name
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Alexander Junior
Interpretation
May the younger one become a protector of fellow human beings.Meaning of each word
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Junior: the younger one
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Alexander Jun
Interpretation
May he become a protector of others arriving in June.Meaning of each word
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Jun: the month of June
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Interpretation
May he become a victorious son protecting others with nobility.Meaning of each word
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Putrajaya: a victorious son
- Muliawan: possessing nobility
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Alexander Renaldo
Interpretation
May he protect others through the counsel and authority he holds.Meaning of each word
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Renaldo: counsel and rule
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Alexander Erwinsyah
Interpretation
May he become a friend to troops who defends and protects others.Meaning of each word
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Erwinsyah: army friend; king
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Interpretation
May he become a protector of others bringing peace through words.Meaning of each word
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Handika: speech, words
- Jeffrey: peace
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Alexander Prawira
Interpretation
May he become a brave and valiant defender of humanity.Meaning of each word
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
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Alexander Noldy
Interpretation
May he protect fellow human beings with the strength of an eagle.Meaning of each word
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Noldy: eagle power
Alexander as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he become a beautiful protector who builds and develops.Meaning of each word
- Ferial: beautiful and majestic in appearance
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Bina: to build and develop
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Interpretation
May he protect others with a gift of goodness vast as oceans.Meaning of each word
- Samudra: a vast ocean
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Berkat: a gift bringing goodness
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Interpretation
May his protection of others bring abundance like a flowing river.Meaning of each word
- Zidane: increase, abundance
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Rio: a river
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Interpretation
May he become a formidable protector of others shining like a star.Meaning of each word
- Bima: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Tara: star in the sky
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Interpretation
May he become a protective light for others, building and developing.Meaning of each word
- Cahyanto: light or radiance
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Bina: to build and develop
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Interpretation
May he become a wise defender of humanity whose actions are tangible.Meaning of each word
- Sian: wise; virtuous
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
- Pranyoto: real, evident
Alexander as a last name
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Reinhard Alexander
Interpretation
May he become a protector of others, steadfast in every judgment.Meaning of each word
- Reinhard: firm in counsel
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
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Partogi Alexander
Interpretation
May he become a guide and leader who always protects others.Meaning of each word
- Partogi: guide, leader
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
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Mahardika Alexander
Interpretation
May he become a defender of humanity with virtue and broad knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Mahardika: virtuous and knowledgeable
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
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Pramudya Alexander
Interpretation
May he become a protector of others who brings happiness and joy.Meaning of each word
- Pramudya: joy and delight
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
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Pratama Alexander
Interpretation
May he be the first to arrive in defense of fellow humans.Meaning of each word
- Pratama: first, earliest
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
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Zidane Alexander
Interpretation
May he become a protector of others who brings growth and abundance.Meaning of each word
- Zidane: increase, abundance
- Alexander: defender of people, protector of others
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How to pronounce Alexander
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭꦺꦏ꧀ꦱꦤ꧀ꦢꦺꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜᮨᮟᮔ᮪ᮓᮨᮁ |
Is Alexander a boy’s name?
Yes, Alexander is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Alexander ranks #161 among boy names in our data sample (108 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Alexander
Names with related meanings
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
- Andreas♂Manly, courageous
- Idrus♂Lion in traditional interpretation
- Andre♂Brave and manly
- Richard♂Brave ruler
- Fernando♂Bold in a journey
- Satrio♂Knight or noble warrior
- Ferdinand♂Bold in journeying
- Wirawan♂Hero, courageous figure
Famous people named Alexander
- Alexander Aan · b. 1981
- Alexander Andries Maramis · b. 1897
- Alexander Djajasiswaja · b. 1931
- Alexander Rendell · b. 1990
- Alexander Pulalo · b. 1973
- Alexander Sabar
- Alexander Litaay · b. 1948
- Alexander Sonny Keraf · b. 1958
- Alexander Tedja · b. 1945
- Alexander Wassa · b. 1963
- Alexander Fransiscus · b. 1981
- Alexander Marten Mandalika
FAQ about the name Alexander
What is the meaning of Alexander?
Alexander means defender of people, protector of others. From Greek Alexandros, combining alexō 'to defend' with anēr, stem andr-, 'man'.
Is Alexander a boy’s name?
Yes, Alexander is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Alexander?
Alexander is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Alexander have?
Alexander has 4 syllables (A-le-xan-der) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Alexander?
Alexander ranks #161 among boy names in our data sample (108 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Alexander?
Some ideas: Alexander Junior; Ferial Alexander Bina; Reinhard Alexander.
Famous people named Alexander?
Notable people named Alexander include Alexander Aan, Alexander Andries Maramis, Alexander Djajasiswaja.
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