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Alexandr

Quick answerAlexandr means "defender of men" and derives from the Greek elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man).

Czech · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#6,825
TrendStable
Peak year2005
Syllables3
OriginCzech
LanguageCzech
CultureCzech, Russian
ReligionOrthodox Christianity
Letters8
Numerology7 Chaldean 8
Global rank#74

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Alexandr

Alexandr means "defender of men" and derives from the Greek elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man).

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Etymology

Alexandr means "defender of men" and derives from the Greek elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man). The name is predominantly used in Slavic cultures and Eastern Orthodox Christianity, with historical prominence among Russian royalty, most notably Tsar Alexander II.

Alexandr currently ranks #6,825 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.

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