Alexander
/AE-L-IH-G-Z-AE-N-D-AH-R/
Defender of people, given as Alexander in its most recognised form
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This page tells you what Alexander means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Alexander is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Defender of people, given as Alexander in its most recognised form”.
Alexander is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Defender of people, given as Alexander in its most recognised form" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among European, American, Greek families, Alexander carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Alexander
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Alexander lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Alexander's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Alexander's saint & feast day →What does Alexander's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Alexander resonates in either tradition.
Alexander's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Alexander's full reading →
Does Alexander go with your family's names?
Alexander breaks into 10 sounds: /AE-L-IH-G-Z-AE-N-D-AH-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Alexander sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Alexander beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Alexander — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Alexander
If Alexander resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
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Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Alexander
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Common questions about Alexander
What does the name Alexander mean?
Alexander means "Defender of people, given as Alexander in its most recognised form." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Alexander a boy or girl name?
Alexander is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Alexander?
Alexander is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, American, Greek families.
Is Alexander a Christian name?
Yes. Alexander is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Alexander mean in Greek?
Alexander originates from Greek, where it means "Defender of people, given as Alexander in its most recognised form."
What are common nicknames for Alexander?
Common short forms of Alexander include Alex, Xander, Lex, Al, Sandy.
What is the numerology of Alexander?
Alexander has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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