Alexander Name
Name Overview
Meaning, origin, and cultural context at a glance.
English
Male
Common
Christian
Meaning
Defender of mankind - Protector of men
Description
A name of immense historic power and prestige, derived from the Greek 'Alexandros', meaning defender of men.
It is most famously associated with Alexander the Great, one of history's greatest military commanders.
Alexander suggests a person of heroic strength, a mighty protector who is a leader, a defender, and a figure of legendary stature.
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