Defender of men
Alexandru is the Romanian form of the Greek name Alexandros. It is composed of the elements 'alexein', meaning to defend or help, and 'aner', meaning man. While the English Alexander is a global classic, this specific spelling is deeply rooted in Romanian history and royalty.
Less common today
Alexandru isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,196 in 2006.
The first ruler of the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia
Prince of Moldavia known as Alexander the Good
Romanian professional footballer
Romanian poet, novelist, and literary critic
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
