Alexandru
Alexandru is a boy's name of Romanian origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Alexandru is the Romanian form of the classical Greek name Alexander. It shares the classic roots meaning 'defender of men' and is widely used in Romanian-speaking regions. In the United States, it remains a distinctive and relatively uncommon choice.
Popularity in the United States
614 babies in the United States have been named Alexandru since 1880. It ranks #4062 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1872.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.1 %)
- IL (38.1 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- MI (7.9 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 75 |
| 2000-2010 | 243 |
| 2010-2019 | 231 |
| 2020-2029 | 55 |
Famous people named Alexandru
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza: Monarch, Politician
- Alexandru Maxim: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Alex, Alec, Alexe
Fun facts
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza was the founding Prince of the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia in the 19th century.
- It derives directly from the Ancient Greek name Alexandros, famously borne by Alexander the Great.