Philippe-Alexandre
Greek · Boy · 6 syllables
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About the name Philippe-Alexandre
Philippe derives from the Greek name Philippos, meaning "lover of horses" (from philos "lover" and hippos "horse"), while Alexandre comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning "defender of men" (from alexein "to defend" and aner "man").
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Etymology
Philippe derives from the Greek name Philippos, meaning "lover of horses" (from philos "lover" and hippos "horse"), while Alexandre comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning "defender of men" (from alexein "to defend" and aner "man").
Both names are primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, with Philippe-Alexandre being a traditional French compound name common among European nobility and the French bourgeoisie since the 18th century.
Philippe-Alexandre currently ranks #4,539 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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