Alekzander
Alekzander is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defending men or defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Alekzander is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros. It combines the elements alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man. While Alexander is a timeless classic, this variant with 'kz' is a rare contemporary choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,157 babies in the United States have been named Alekzander since 1880. It ranks #3537 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1763.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.2 %)
- TX (35.6 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- OH (3.3 %)
- AZ (1.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 82 |
| 2000-2010 | 370 |
| 2010-2019 | 541 |
| 2020-2029 | 164 |
Nicknames
Alek, Zander, Alekz, Zand
Fun facts
- Alekzander substitutes 'kz' for 'x' to give the classical name Alexander a modern, unique appearance.
- It ultimately traces back to Alexander the Great, the ancient Greek king and military commander.