Alexandros Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-lek-SAN-dros / ˌælɪkˈsændrosGreek
Meaning
Defender of men
Historical & Cultural Background
Alexandros is a Greek name derived from the elements 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' and 'aner' meaning 'man'. It has been a popular name in various cultures, particularly due to historical figures such as Alexander the Great. The name has been used in literature and history, symbolizing strength and leadership.
Trend Summary
The name Alexandros has seen steady popularity in various cultures, particularly in Greece.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alex
- Alexis
- Aleksandar
International Variants
- Alejandro (Spanish)
- Alessandro (Italian)
- Alexandre (French)
Famous people named Alexandros
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Fictional characters named Alexandros
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alexandros was first seen in the United States in 1960. Alexandros has ranked as high as #1328 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Alexandros has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alexandros (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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NY | 14 | |
CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1960 | 6 |
1967 | 5 |
1968 | 6 |
1970 | 5 |
1971 | 10 |
1972 | 14 |
1973 | 10 |
1974 | 22 |
1975 | 17 |
1976 | 14 |
1977 | 26 |
1978 | 12 |
1979 | 15 |
1980 | 20 |
1981 | 17 |
1982 | 20 |
1983 | 15 |
1984 | 21 |
1985 | 22 |
1986 | 27 |
1987 | 24 |
1988 | 27 |
1989 | 29 |
1990 | 31 |
1991 | 40 |
1992 | 30 |
1993 | 40 |
1994 | 37 |
1995 | 29 |
1996 | 31 |
1997 | 38 |
1998 | 35 |
1999 | 34 |
2000 | 31 |
2001 | 38 |
2002 | 31 |
2003 | 49 |
2004 | 31 |
2005 | 44 |
2006 | 40 |
2007 | 60 |
2008 | 39 |
2009 | 38 |
2010 | 50 |
2011 | 44 |
2012 | 43 |
2013 | 35 |
2014 | 53 |
2015 | 47 |
2016 | 25 |
2017 | 39 |
2018 | 39 |
2019 | 45 |
2020 | 29 |
2021 | 49 |
2022 | 29 |
2023 | 33 |
2024 | 37 |