Alexander
Alexander comes from the Greek "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man) — literally "defender of men." The name was made immortal by Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE), the Macedonian king who conquered the Persian Empire and spread Greek culture across the known world. He was 32 when he died. His name became one of the most widely used in Western history. Alexander has been in the US top 1000 every year since 1880, with a remarkable revival in the 1990s. It entered the top 10 in 2008 and has stayed there. The driver was the broader trend toward classical names. Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804), the Founding Father whose face is on the $10 bill, was the most famous American bearer. The musical "Hamilton" (2015) made him a pop-culture icon. I find Alexander has an elegant, slightly formal quality — the "x" in the middle gives it a sophisticated snap. The nickname Alex is one of the most natural short forms in English. Alexander is one of the most successful boy names of the 21st century. Alexander is a male name of Greek origin that means "Defender of men". Elegant, formal, and classic. The name sounds historic. Alexanders tend to be capable. US top 10 since 2008. Well-known people named Alexander include Alexander the Great, Alexander Hamilton (Founding Father), Alexander Graham Bell (inventor), Alexander (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Alexander include Aleksandr (Russian), Alessandro (Italian), Alejandro (Spanish), Alex (nickname).