Aleczander
Aleczander is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Aleczander is a modern American spelling variant of the classical Greek name Alexander. It retains the traditional meaning 'defender of man' while introducing a distinctive 'cz' letter combination. In the United States, it serves as a creative alternative to a timeless male favorite.
Popularity in the United States
1,266 babies in the United States have been named Aleczander since 1880. It ranks #3432 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1833.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.2 %)
- TX (35.2 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
- AZ (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 9 |
| 1990-2000 | 254 |
| 2000-2010 | 442 |
| 2010-2019 | 467 |
| 2020-2029 | 94 |
Nicknames
Alec, Alex, Zander
Fun facts
- Derived from the ancient Greek name Alexandros, combining alexein (to defend) and aner (man).
- The 'cz' spelling is a contemporary U.S. modification that preserves the traditional pronunciation of Alexander.