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Lexander

♂ Boy

Pronounced leg-ZAN-der /lɛɡˈzæn.dər/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men; protector.' A crisp modern trim of a classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A trim of Alexander: Lexander means 'defender of men' (said 'leg-ZAN-der'). Classic at the root, modern in feel.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA short form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men; protector.' A crisp modern trim of a classic.
U.S. rank (2023)#13380 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 156

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019862023

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

As a boy's name Lexander drops the first syllable of Alexander, 'defender of men,' from the Greek Alexandros. It reads classic yet fresh — rare in the U.S. (said 'leg-ZAN-der').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, classic-rooted, and crisp.

Did you know? Lexander is a short form of Alexander — from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men; protector' — a crisp, modern trim of a timeless classic (said 'leg-ZAN-der').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Lexander — short form of Alexander; 'defender of men'

Variations

AlexanderLexenderAlexzander

Nicknames

LexXander

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If you like Lexander…

Alexander— the full name it trims
Xander— a like short Alexander form
Lexton— a like Lex- name
Alexzander— a like spelling of the classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lexander mean?

Lexander is a short form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros — 'defender of men; protector.'

How do you pronounce Lexander?

It's said leg-ZAN-der /lɛɡˈzæn.dər/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lexander a boy or girl name?

Lexander is a boy's name.

How popular is Lexander?

Lexander is a rare name in the U.S.

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