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Alexandre

♂ Boy

Pronounced A-lehk-sahd /ˈa.lɛk.sɑ̃dʁ/Medium

Meaning: Defending menMedium

In 30 seconds: Alexandre is the French form of Alexander, from Greek roots meaning 'defending men'.
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Origin MediumFrench, Portuguese, Galician
MeaningDefending men
U.S. rank (2025)#2148 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births67 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,244

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carried into French from the Greek Alexandros, Alexandre keeps the old sense of one who defends or protects people. France has used it steadily for centuries, and it shares its lineage with forms across many languages, including the English Alexander and the Albanian Skënder. Two French statesmen, Alexandre Millerand and Alexandre Ribot, both reached the highest offices of their republic under the name.

The French pronunciation softens the ending, giving the name a smooth, formal sound. Its variants stretch widely, from Eskender and Eskinder in Ethiopian use to Aleksandër in Albanian.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Alexandre is 'defending men', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Alexandre — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AleksandërSkënderEskenderEskinderAlexander

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Alexandre Millerand (1859–1943)
    French politician who served as President of France from 1920 to 1924.
  • ★Alexandre Ribot (1842–1923)
    French politician who served several times as Prime Minister of France.

If you like Alexandre…

Alexander— the English form of the same Greek name
Alexandra— the feminine counterpart from the same 'defending men' root
Azaire— another French name
Deandre— a fellow French choice
Adrien— shares Alexandre's French roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alexandre mean?

Alexandre is usually explained as meaning 'defending men' and is most often linked with French tradition.

How do you pronounce Alexandre?

It's commonly said A-lehk-sahd /ˈa.lɛk.sɑ̃dʁ/.

Is Alexandre a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Alexandre is used as a boy name.

How popular is Alexandre?

In 2024, Alexandre ranked #2092 in the U.S. for boys, with 71 births recorded.

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