Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Helper and Defender of Mankind, Protector of Mankind
Pronunciation: AL-ig-ZAN-der, /ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dər/, AE L IH G Z AE N D ER
Popularity Rank: #160
Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which is composed of the elements alexo meaning 'to defend' and aner meaning 'man'. Overall, the name Alexander means 'defender of man' or 'protector of mankind'.
The name Alexander is of Greek origin and means Helper and Defender of Mankind, Protector of Mankind, Warrior, Defender of Men. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alexander is commonly found in Colombia, United States of America, Germany, and 96 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AL-ig-ZAN-der
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE L IH G Z AE N D ER
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Alexander is recorded 249,161 times globally, ranking it as the 160th most common name worldwide.
Alexander is most prevalent in Colombia, with 62,876 occurrences, making it the 30th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Alexander is found among 1 in every 13 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #30 | 1 : 21 |
| United States of America | #181 | 1 : 64 |
| Germany | #14 | 1 : 13 |
| Peru | #46 | 1 : 59 |
| Russia | #108 | 1 : 26 |
| Mexico | #244 | 1 : 102 |
| Chile | #169 | 1 : 89 |
| Austria | #19 | 1 : 16 |
| Guatemala | #21 | 1 : 38 |
| United Kingdom | #343 | 1 : 99 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alexander from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 26, 2024 07:13 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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