Alexandros
Alexandros is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defending men, defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Alexandros is the original Greek form of Alexander, combining classical roots that mean defender of men. In the United States, it is a moderately uncommon choice often selected by parents seeking a direct connection to Greek heritage. Its usage has remained stable but niche compared to the vastly popular English variant Alexander.
Popularity in the United States
1,775 babies in the United States have been named Alexandros since 1880. It ranks #3034 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1701.
States where it is most popular
- NY (56.8 %)
- CA (21.8 %)
- MA (6.2 %)
- IL (5 %)
- NJ (4.4 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 144 |
| 1980-1990 | 222 |
| 1990-2000 | 345 |
| 2000-2010 | 401 |
| 2010-2019 | 420 |
| 2020-2029 | 226 |
Famous people named Alexandros
- Alexandros Panagoulis: Politician, Poet
- Alexandros Papadiamantis: Author, Poet
Nicknames
Alex, Alexi, Alec
Fun facts
- Alexandros is the original ancient Greek name borne by Alexander the Great, known in Greek as Alexandros III of Macedon.
- The name is derived from the Greek verb alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man.