What does Alexander mean?
Alexander is one of the most-loved boys' names in history — Alexander the Great.
Origin
Religious / cultural tradition
Christian, Orthodox
Variations
Alexander · Alex
Nicknames
Alex · Xander · Sasha
Sibling name ideas
More boy names like Alexander
Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.
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