Gender:

Boy

 Origin:

Greek

 Usage:

English, German, Dutch, Hungarian, Slovak, biblical

 Meaning:

The meaning of the name Alexander is "defender of man." The most famous bearer of the name is the fourth century Macedonian king, Alexander the Great. There are also four men named Alexander in the bible.

 Popularity:

Alexander is number 59 in Today's Top Names!

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 2008 Rank:

6

 2007 Rank:

11

 2006 Rank:

12

 2005 Rank:

12

 2004 Rank:

15