Alexsander
Alexsander is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of men.
Origin and history
Alexsander is a variant spelling of Alexander, originating from the Greek name Alexandros. It combines the elements alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man. In the United States, it is a rare spelling variant, used steadily but far less frequently than the traditional single-'s' form.
Popularity in the United States
1,266 babies in the United States have been named Alexsander since 1880. It ranks #3432 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1855.
States where it is most popular
- CA (56.4 %)
- TX (19.5 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
- WA (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 93 |
| 1990-2000 | 200 |
| 2000-2010 | 533 |
| 2010-2019 | 315 |
| 2020-2029 | 72 |
Nicknames
Alex, Alec, Zander, Xander
Fun facts
- The name is derived from the ancient Greek name Alexandros, famously borne by Alexander the Great.
- The inclusion of 's' alongside 'x' represents an phonetic spelling variant that occasionally appears in U.S. records.