Alexander

Baby name — meaning, origin & popularity

Boys
Starts with the letter A
4 syllables
9 letters

About the name Alexander

Alexander is a beautiful baby name. Below you'll find its likely gender, origin patterns, syllable structure and a curated list of similar names — everything you need to decide if Alexander is the right fit for your baby.

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What does the name Alexander mean?

Meanings vary by culture and history. Alexander is most commonly associated with positive qualities — explore our app with your partner to dive deeper.

Is Alexander a popular baby name?

Popularity changes by year and country. Use our directory to compare Alexander with thousands of other names.

What names are similar to Alexander?

Look at our 'Similar names' section above for ideas that share the same starting letter or feel.

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