Alexandre
Alexandre is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of men.
Origin and history
Alexandre is the French and Portuguese form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros. It combines the elements alexein, meaning 'to defend,' and aner, meaning 'man.' In the United States, it serves as a sophisticated alternative to the traditional English form.
Popularity in the United States
5,244 babies in the United States have been named Alexandre since 1880. It ranks #1685 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1513.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.4 %)
- NY (19.6 %)
- FL (13.7 %)
- MA (8.6 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 19 |
| 1960-1970 | 105 |
| 1970-1980 | 251 |
| 1980-1990 | 616 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,347 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,472 |
| 2010-2019 | 996 |
| 2020-2029 | 416 |
Famous people named Alexandre
- Alexandre Dumas: Author, Playwright
- Alexandre Pato: Athlete
- Alexandre Gustave Eiffel: Engineer, Architect
Nicknames
Alex, Alec
Fun facts
- Famed French author Alexandre Dumas wrote enduring classics such as The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo.
- The name traces back to ancient Greece and was popularized worldwide by Alexander the Great.