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Alexsandra

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Pronounced a-lek-SAN-druh /æ.lɛkˈsæn.drə/High

Meaning: Alexsandra is a modern respelling of Alexandra, from Greek Alexandros: alexein ('to defend') plus andros ('man'), so 'defender of people'. The added S is graphic and does not change the sound.Medium

In 30 seconds: A respelling of the classic Alexandra — Greek for 'defender of people' (said 'a-lek-SAN-druh').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningAlexsandra is a modern respelling of Alexandra, from Greek Alexandros: alexein ('to defend') plus andros ('man'), so 'defender of people'. The added S is graphic and does not change the sound.
U.S. rank (2024)#13512 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,416

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619152024

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

Alexsandra is a modern respelling of Alexandra, the feminine of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros — 'defender of people'. The name is very old: Homer uses Alexandra as another name for the Trojan princess Cassandra, and it later traveled through Byzantine, Russian and British royalty. The extra S is a recent flourish (said 'a-lek-SAN-druh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., far behind Alexandra. Rare in spelling, classic in sound.

Did you know? Alexandra is an ancient name: it appears in Homer as an alternative name for Cassandra, and later belonged to queens and empresses across Europe (said 'a-lek-SAN-druh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Alexsandra — respelling of Alexandra; Greek Alexandros, 'defender of people'

Variations

AlexandraAleksandraAlexandria

Nicknames

SashaLexiSandra

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If you like Alexsandra…

Alexandra— the standard spelling behind it
Aleksandra— the Slavic spelling of the same name
Alexandria— a close cousin with a longer ending
Cassandra— the Trojan name Alexandra once doubled for

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alexsandra mean?

Alexsandra is a spelling of Alexandra, from Greek — 'defender of people'.

How do you pronounce Alexsandra?

It's said a-lek-SAN-druh /æ.lɛkˈsæn.drə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Alexsandra a boy or girl name?

Alexsandra is a girl's name; the matching boys' name is Alexander.

How popular is Alexsandra?

Alexsandra is rare in the U.S., while Alexandra is a long-standing favorite.

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