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Alexsander

♂ Boy

Pronounced al-ig-ZAN-der /ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dər/High

Meaning: A spelling of Alexander — from Greek Alexandros, 'defender/protector of men' (alexein, 'to defend', + aner/andros, 'man')Low

In 30 seconds: Defender of men: Alexsander spells Alexander. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Alexander — from Greek Alexandros, 'defender/protector of men' (alexein, 'to defend', + aner/andros, 'man')
U.S. rank (2024)#7243 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,257

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919172024

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

Alexsander is a spelling of Alexander — from Greek Alexandros, 'defender/protector of men' (alexein, 'to defend', + aner/andros, 'man'; Alexander the Great). A crisp, classic name (said 'al-ig-ZAN-der'; nickname Alex).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, defender-of-men at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Alexander comes from Greek Alexandros, 'defender/protector of men' (alexein, 'to defend', + andros, 'man') — Alexsander is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'al-ig-ZAN-der').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Alexander — Greek etymology

Variations

AlexanderAleksanderAleksandr

Nicknames

Alex

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alexsander mean?

Alexsander spells Alexander — Greek 'defender/protector of men'.

How do you pronounce Alexsander?

It's said al-ig-ZAN-der /ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dər/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Alexsander a boy or girl name?

Alexsander is a boy's name.

How popular is Alexsander?

Alexsander is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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