Alexandros
/AA-L-EH-K-S-AA-N-D-R-AO-S/
Protector of men; from Greek alexo (to defend, ward off) and aner, andros (man), the original Greek form of Alexander.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Alexandros is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Protector of men; from Greek alexo (to defend, ward off) and aner, andros (man), the original Greek form of Alexander.”.
Alexandros is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Protector of men; from Greek alexo (to defend, ward off) and aner, andros (man), the original Greek form of Alexander." and belongs to the Strength cluster — names for children with steady, unshakeable hearts.
Common among Greek, European families, Alexandros 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 Alexandros
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. Alexandros lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Alexandros's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Alexandros's saint & feast day →What does Alexandros'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 Alexandros resonates in either tradition.
Alexandros's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Alexandros's full reading →
Does Alexandros go with your family's names?
Alexandros breaks into 11 sounds: /AA-L-EH-K-S-AA-N-D-R-AO-S/. 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 Alexandros 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 Alexandros beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Alexandros — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Alexandros
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Alexandros
What does the name Alexandros mean?
Alexandros means "Protector of men; from Greek alexo (to defend, ward off) and aner, andros (man), the original Greek form of Alexander.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Alexandros a boy or girl name?
Alexandros is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Alexandros?
Alexandros is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Greek, European families.
Is Alexandros a Christian name?
Yes. Alexandros is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Alexandros mean in Greek?
Alexandros originates from Greek, where it means "Protector of men; from Greek alexo (to defend, ward off) and aner, andros (man), the original Greek form of Alexander.."
What are common nicknames for Alexandros?
Common short forms of Alexandros include Alex, Alekos.
What is the numerology of Alexandros?
Alexandros has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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