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Alexander
Meaning
Its source is Alexandros, a Greek name meaning "Protector of men."
Languages used in
This boy's name is used in Hebrew, German, Dutch, English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Romanian.
Background story
This was originally a by-name of the Greek goddess Hera.
It was popularized as a personal name by the ancient Macedonian leader Alexander the Great. In the course of conquering much of the known world, from Egypt to India, Alexander also gave his name to numerous cities.
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Statistics for the name Alexander (male)
- In USA in 2006, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 12 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2005, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 12 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2004, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 15 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2003, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 16 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2002, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 15 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 1996, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 25 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 1997, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 26 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 1998, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 24 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 1999, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 25 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2000, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 23 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2001, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 24 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2002, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 23 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2003, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 23 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2004, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 23 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2005, the boy name Alexander was ranked as number 22 on the most popular name for newborn babies