Alexander: name meaning and origin
Alexander is a Greek name meaning "defender of people". It has 4 syllables, stressed on an, and is traditionally a boy's name.
Middle names that flow with Alexander
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- Alexander Beau handsome
- Alexander Blair field, plain
- Alexander Cole dark; coal
- Alexander Dean valley
- Alexander Dev divine
- Alexander Finn fair, white
- Alexander George farmer, earth-worker
- Alexander Grant tall, great
Sibling names for Alexander
- Alexander & Ophelia Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alexander & Calliope Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alexander & Catherine Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alexander & Elena Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alexander & Elias Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alexander & Genesis Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alexander & Lydia Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Alexander & Margaret Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for Alexander
AlexXanderSashaLexAl
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Questions about Alexander
What does the name Alexander mean?
Alexander is a Greek name meaning "defender of people".
How many syllables are in Alexander?
Alexander has 4 syllables (Al-ex-an-der), with the stress usually on "an".
What are nicknames for Alexander?
Common nicknames for Alexander include Alex, Xander, Sasha, Lex, Al.
Is Alexander a boy's or girl's name?
Alexander is traditionally a boy's name.