Alexader
Greek · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Alexader
The name 'Alexander' (note the correct spelling) means "defender of men" or "protector of mankind," derived from the Greek elements *alexein* ("to defend") and *anēr* ("man").
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Etymology
The name 'Alexander' (note the correct spelling) means "defender of men" or "protector of mankind," derived from the Greek elements *alexein* ("to defend") and *anēr* ("man"). It is widely used in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic cultures, most notably associated with Alexander the Great, the ancient Macedonian king whose conquests spread the name across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Alexader currently ranks #9,134 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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