Defender of men
Alexandros is the original Greek form of the name Alexander. It is derived from the Greek elements 'alexein', meaning to defend or help, and 'aner', meaning man.
Less common today
Alexandros isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,938 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon
Influential Greek novelist and short story writer
Greek politician and poet who resisted the military junta
Greek statesman and Prime Minister of Greece
