Alexander — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Alexander is a boys' name of Greek origin, meaning "defender of men". The Great himself — Xander, Lex, and Sasha all live inside it.

Style & feel. With classic and royal on its style card, Alexander sits comfortably in the modern naming landscape — familiar enough that nobody misreads it, distinctive enough that your child won't share it with three classmates. At 4 syllables, it flows across most middle-name combinations and survives every life stage from playground to résumé.

Pairing ideas. Alexander pairs naturally with one- and two-syllable middles (Sebastian, Maximilian share its sound-world). If you like Alexander, you'll probably also love Sebastian, Maximilian, Nicholas — same era, same energy, same bone structure.