Defender of men
A modern phonetic variation of the Greek name Alexander. It is derived from the elements 'alexein', meaning to defend or help, and 'aner', meaning man. While the traditional spelling is ancient, this specific 'k' and 'z' variant is a contemporary American innovation.
About 16 boys were named Alekzander in 2025.
King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon
Founding Father of the United States
Swedish actor known for True Blood
Inventor of the first practical telephone
British fashion designer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
