Defender of men
A French and Portuguese form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros. It combines 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man), signifying a protector or guardian of the people.
Less common today
Alexandre isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #898 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Author of The Three Musketeers
Engineer who designed the Eiffel Tower
Brazilian professional footballer
Academy Award-winning film composer
French professional footballer
