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.
About 9 boys were named Alexandru in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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
