Baby Names That Mean Protector
532 baby names meaning protector — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.
Looking for a name that means protector? Here are 532 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of protector. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.
Girl Names
Alesana#6381 in the U.S.A Samoan form of Alexandra/Alessandra — from Greek, 'a defender of the people; a defender of ma▶Chi#6423 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) chi, 'God; a personal spirit or guardian'; also a Greek letter and the ▶Hildegard#6727 in the U.S.From the Germanic hild, 'battle', plus gard, 'an enclosure; protection'; 'a battle enclosure; a▶Zelma#6893 in the U.S.A spelling of Selma — variously a short form of Anselma (Germanic, 'God's helmet; divine protec▶Anani#6937 in the U.S.Variously the Hebrew Anani, 'a cloud; my cloud (the protection of God)', and the Akan Anani, 'a▶Ola#7149 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Olga/Aleksandra (Scandinavian/Slavic, 'an ancestor's descendant; defe▶Siyana#7189 in the U.S.Variously a Bulgarian name, 'radiance; shining; glow', and an Arabic name, 'protection; care; s▶Alasia#7237 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Alessia (the Italian Alexis, 'defender') and Alasia (a medieva▶Alyssandra#7585 in the U.S.A blend of Alyssa with Alexandra — from Greek Alexandros, 'defender/protector of men'; routes l▶Alyx#7586 in the U.S.A spelling of Alex — a short form of Alexandra/Alexander, from Greek, 'defender/protector of me▶Anaaya#7597 in the U.S.A spelling of Anaya — variously from Hebrew, 'God answered', and Sanskrit, 'caring; protection;▶Jaquelyn#7734 in the U.S.A spelling of Jacqueline — the French feminine of Jacques (Jacob), from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'the su▶Jeymi#7738 in the U.S.A phonetic Hispanic spelling of Jamie/Jaimie — a pet form of James (Jacob), from Hebrew Ya'aqov▶Rosamund#7858 in the U.S.'horse protection'; reinterpreted as 'pure rose'▶Anabiya#7971 in the U.S.A modern Arabic/Urdu name, variously linked to anbiya ('the prophets') and read as 'one protect▶Billy#8009 in the U.S.A short form of William (and feminine Wilhelmina) — from the Germanic, 'a resolute protector; a▶Hareem#8094 in the U.S.From the Arabic, 'a sanctuary; a sacred, protected and inviolable place' (linked to haram, 'sac▶Herlinda#8101 in the U.S.From the Germanic, 'a soft/tender shield' (heri, 'army', + lind, 'soft; tender; a shield of lim▶Mindel#8243 in the U.S.A Yiddish diminutive, variously a form of Mina (from Wilhelmina, 'a resolute protector') and of▶Shamira#8325 in the U.S.From the Hebrew, 'a protector; a guardian; a precious/hard stone (flint)'; also read as an Arab▶Velma#8369 in the U.S.A form of Wilhelmina — from the Germanic wil, 'will; resolve', + helm, 'helmet; protection', he▶Aleisha#8436 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Alicia/Alisha — from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Adelaide); also linked ▶Alexie#8438 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Alexis/Alexie — from the Greek alexein, 'to defend; to help', hence 'a defen▶Inga#8618 in the U.S.From the Old Norse — a short form of names with Ing, 'belonging to/protected by Ing' (Yngvi/Fre▶Lisandra#8713 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Lysandra — a feminine of Lysander, from the Greek lysis, 'a release/liberati▶Manaia#8735 in the U.S.From the Maori manaia — a mythical guardian creature (with a bird's head, human body, and fish ▶Umay#8886 in the U.S.From the Turkic Umay — a mother/fertility goddess of Turkic mythology (a protector of women and▶Alexiana#8942 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Alexia ('a defender; a helper', a feminine of Alexis) with an -ana endin▶Araminta#8975 in the U.S.An 18th-century coined literary name — a blend variously of Aminta (a pastoral 'protector' name▶Jacquelin#9152 in the U.S.A spelling of Jacqueline — a French feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), from the Hebrew Ya'aqov,▶Lexani#9270 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Lex- element (from Lexi/Alexa, 'defender of the people') with an -ani ▶Minka#9330 in the U.S.A Polish/German pet form (of names like Wilhelmina/Dominika), connoting 'resolute; a strong-wil▶Nasira#9348 in the U.S.A feminine of Nasir — from the Arabic, 'a helper; a protector; one who gives victory'▶Raeanna#9388 in the U.S.A compound name — Rae (variously a short form of Rachel, 'a ewe', and of Raymond, 'wise protect▶Rayann#9396 in the U.S.A compound name — Ray (variously a short form of Raymond, 'wise protector', and Rachel, 'a ewe'▶Waliyah#9511 in the U.S.The feminine of the Arabic Wali, 'guardian; protector; friend or saint of God' - a word of deep▶Zila#9512 in the U.S.A form of Zillah — from the Hebrew tsillah, 'shade; shadow', connoting shelter and protection (▶Alexander#9555 in the U.S.From the Greek Alexandros — alexein, 'to defend', + aner, 'man', hence 'defender of men'; more ▶Alisandra#9558 in the U.S.A Spanish/Italian form of Alexandra — from the Greek, 'defender of men' (a feminine of Alexande▶Elisandra#9716 in the U.S.A blend of Elisa ('God is my oath', from Elizabeth) and Sandra/Alexandra ('defender of men'); r▶Raelene#10064 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rae (a short form of Rachel, 'a ewe', or Raymond, 'wise protector') with the ▶Rayanne#10072 in the U.S.A modern blend of Ray (a short form of Raymond, 'wise protector', or Rachel, 'a ewe') with Anne▶Sanaiya#10116 in the U.S.Variously from the Persian/Arabic sana ('radiance; splendor; praise') and the Sanskrit-linked '▶Shepherd#10135 in the U.S.From the Old English sceaphierde, 'one who herds sheep; a guardian/protector' (also evoking the▶Warren#10191 in the U.S.From the Norman French, variously 'a game park/enclosure (a rabbit warren)' and 'a guardian/def▶Xandria#10198 in the U.S.A short form/spelling of Alexandria — from the Greek, 'a defender/helper of the people' (alexei▶Alexys#10286 in the U.S.A spelling of Alexis, from the Greek alexo, 'to defend/help'; understood as 'defender; helper'▶Alissandra#10287 in the U.S.A spelling of Alessandra/Alexandra, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of mankind' (alexo, 't▶Armina#10325 in the U.S.A feminine of Armin, from the Germanic Ermin, 'whole; universal', and also linked to the Persia▶Eilaf#10474 in the U.S.From the Arabic Eilaf (Ilaf), 'affection; intimacy; a close and protective bond' — a word tied ▶Hermelinda#10543 in the U.S.A Spanish form from the Germanic elements ermen ('whole; universal; great') and linde ('soft; t▶Ishareddy#10563 in the U.S.A South Indian compound, likely joining Isha (Sanskrit, 'one who protects; a goddess; ruler') w▶Isma#10566 in the U.S.From the Arabic Isma ('ismah), 'purity; chastity; protection; being safeguarded from sin.' A vi▶Kiva#10671 in the U.S.A Hebrew name, a feminine form linked to Akiva ('protect; shelter'); separately, kiva is a Hopi▶Lissandra#10708 in the U.S.A form of Alessandra/Lisandra, from the Greek Alexandra ('defender of the people; protector'). ▶Mariaeduarda#10747 in the U.S.A Brazilian Portuguese compound, Maria Eduarda written as one word: Maria (Mary, meaning debate▶Sascha#10916 in the U.S.A German/Slavic short form of Alexander and Alexandra, 'defender of the people; defender of man▶William#11017 in the U.S.From the Germanic Wilhelm, 'resolute protector' (wil, 'will; desire' + helm, 'helmet; protectio▶Xamara#11024 in the U.S.A modern coinage with an X- opening (read as Z-), echoing Zamara and Samara (Hebrew 'guardian; ▶Aaris#11072 in the U.S.Aaris reads as a name linked to the Arabic aaris ('guardian; protector; bridegroom' in some usa▶Aeowyn#11087 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Eowyn, the shield-maiden of Rohan in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the R▶Alessya#11114 in the U.S.A spelling of the Italian Alessia (from Greek Alexis/Alexandra), 'defender; protector; helper.'▶Alexianna#11116 in the U.S.A modern blend of Alexia (from Alexandra, 'defender; protector') and Anna ('grace; favor') — an▶Alie#11117 in the U.S.A short, friendly form (and spelling of Allie/Ally) drawn from names like Alison ('noble') and ▶Allee#11119 in the U.S.A modern -ee spelling of Allie/Ally, a short form of Allison ('noble') and Alexandra ('defender▶Billiejo#11238 in the U.S.Billiejo joins Billie (a pet form of Wilhelmina or William, 'resolute protection') with Jo (fro▶Ashiyah#11290 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Asiya, the name of the wife of Pharaoh who, in Islamic tradition, protecte▶
Boy Names
Lexton#6326 in the U.S.A modern name joining Lex (from Alexander, 'a defender of the people') with the -ton ending ('a▶Naszir#6348 in the U.S.A spelling of Nasir — from Arabic, 'a helper, a supporter; a protector, a defender'; the -sz- s▶Nio#6355 in the U.S.A short modern name, variously a pet of names ending in -nio (Antonio) and an echo of the Japan▶Aemon#6445 in the U.S.A spelling of Eamon — the Irish Edmund, 'a rich protector; a wealthy guardian' (Old English ead▶Alekai#6454 in the U.S.A modern name joining Alek (from Alexander, 'a defender of the people') with Kai ('the sea', Ha▶Alexio#6455 in the U.S.A form of Alexios/Alexis — from Greek alexein, 'to defend, to help'; 'a defender, a helper'▶Bao#6487 in the U.S.From Chinese bao, 'treasure; precious; a jewel', and Vietnamese bao, 'protection; to keep safe;▶Edmundo#6533 in the U.S.A Spanish/Portuguese form of Edmund — from Old English ead, 'wealth; prosperity; fortune', plus▶Elisandro#6536 in the U.S.A Hispanic blend joining Elias/Eli (Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh') with Alejandro/Lisandro (Greek,▶Essam#6545 in the U.S.From Arabic 'isam, 'a safeguard; protection; security; that which holds firm'▶Nas#6691 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Nasir ('a helper; a protector') and linked to the Arabic an-nas, 'the▶Osmond#6702 in the U.S.From Old English/Norse os, 'a god; divine', plus mund, 'protection'; 'divine protection; God's ▶Rayvon#6717 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Ray (a short form of Raymond, 'wise protector') with the -von ending; no▶Sanders#6738 in the U.S.From a Scottish/English surname, 'son of Sander/Alexander' — Alexander, from Greek, 'defender o▶Wiliam#6787 in the U.S.A spelling of William — from Germanic wil, 'will; desire; resolve', plus helm, 'helmet; protect▶Aemond#6824 in the U.S.A modern name best known as a character (Aemond Targaryen) in House of the Dragon, echoing Aemo▶Aavan#6827 in the U.S.A modern name, Sanskrit in style, sometimes linked to avan ('protection; help') and echoing Ava▶Bezalel#6867 in the U.S.From Hebrew Betzalel, 'in the shadow of God; in the protection of God'▶Jedi#6990 in the U.S.Best known as a Star Wars name (a Jedi knight, a guardian of peace); sometimes also linked to t▶Vahan#7196 in the U.S.From Armenian Vahan, 'a shield' (a symbol of protection)▶Alexsander#7243 in the U.S.A spelling of Alexander — from Greek Alexandros, 'defender/protector of men' (alexein, 'to defe▶Aliam#7245 in the U.S.A modern coined name, variously echoing Ali ('exalted', Arabic) and Liam ('resolute protector')▶Drax#7347 in the U.S.A modern coined name, best known as Drax the Destroyer of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy; als▶Edi#7352 in the U.S.A pet form of names like Eduard (Edward, 'wealthy/rich guardian') and Edison; also an Albanian ▶Elizandro#7359 in the U.S.A Spanish name, variously a blend of Eli with Alexandro ('defender of men') and Lisandro ('libe▶Isandro#7409 in the U.S.A form of Lisandro/Alexandro — from Greek, variously 'liberator (of men)' (Lysander) and 'defen▶Lissandro#7512 in the U.S.A form of Alessandro/Lysander — from Greek, 'a defender/liberator of men' (lysis, 'a release/lo▶Muaaz#7554 in the U.S.A spelling of Mu'adh — from Arabic, 'protected; one who takes refuge/seeks shelter (in God)'▶Ned#7567 in the U.S.A pet form of Edward (and Edmund) — from Old English ead, 'wealth; fortune', + weard, 'guardian▶Rae#7593 in the U.S.A spelling of Ray — variously the English word 'a beam of light' and a short form of Raymond ('▶Ramone#7597 in the U.S.A spelling of Ramon — the Spanish form of Raymond, from the Germanic ragin, 'counsel; advice', ▶Sarkis#7629 in the U.S.The Armenian form of Sergius — of Latin/Roman origin, variously read 'a guardian; a protector; ▶Sigmund#7640 in the U.S.From the Germanic sigu, 'victory', + mund, 'protection' — 'victorious protection; a protector w▶Zan#7715 in the U.S.A short form of Alexander/Zander — from Greek, 'a defender/protector of men'; also a Chinese na▶Alejo#7752 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Alexis/Alexander — from Greek, 'a defender/protector of men'▶Alix#7753 in the U.S.A French form of Alex/Alexis — from Greek, 'a defender/protector of men'; used for both sexes; ▶Aleksi#7765 in the U.S.The Finnish and Russian short form of Alexis/Alexander, from the Greek alexein ('to defend') an▶Alter#7770 in the U.S.Alter is a Yiddish name meaning literally 'old one, elder'. It was traditionally given or added▶Balthazar#7796 in the U.S.From the Babylonian Belshazzar, 'Baal/Bel protect the king; may Bel protect his life'; borne by▶Bezaleel#7807 in the U.S.From Hebrew Betzal'el, 'in the shadow/protection of God' (be-tzel, 'in the shadow', + El, 'God'▶Cas#7829 in the U.S.A short form of Cassius ('hollow; empty', Latin Roman family name) and Castiel ('my cover/shiel▶Edouard#7877 in the U.S.A French form of Edward — from the Old English Eadweard, 'a wealthy guardian; a rich protector'▶Edwar#7878 in the U.S.A spelling/short form of Edward (and Spanish Eduar/Eduardo) — from the Old English Eadweard, 'a▶Garen#7914 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an Armenian name and a spelling of Garin/Garron (from Germanic, 'a gua▶Kaeo#7992 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian, 'the victorious one; the vanguard; one who goes ahead'▶Louay#8061 in the U.S.From the Arabic Lu'ay, variously 'strength; a shield (that protects in battle)' and 'a wild you▶Luay#8063 in the U.S.A spelling of Louay/Lu'ay — from the Arabic, variously 'strength; a shield' and 'a wild young b▶Mutasim#8105 in the U.S.From the Arabic, 'one who holds firm/adheres (to God and the faith); one who seeks protection i▶Rance#8153 in the U.S.A short form of names like Laurence ('crowned with laurel') and Ransom ('a son of the shield-ma▶Randell#8154 in the U.S.A spelling of Randall — from the Germanic Randwulf, 'shield-wolf; the rim/edge of the wolf' (ra▶Rankin#8155 in the U.S.From the Scottish surname Rankin — a diminutive of Rand/Randolph, 'a little shield; little Rand▶Sandy#8186 in the U.S.A short form of Alexander (and the feminine Sandra) — from the Greek, 'a defender/protector of ▶Sigurd#8208 in the U.S.From the Old Norse Sigurdr, 'a guardian of victory; victory-protector' (sigr, 'victory', + vord▶Werner#8251 in the U.S.From the Germanic warin, 'to guard; to defend', + heri, 'an army', hence 'a defending warrior; ▶Zigmund#8283 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Sigmund — from the Germanic sigu, 'victory', + mund, 'protection; a protecto▶Aleki#8311 in the U.S.A Hawaiian/Samoan/Tongan form of Alex/Alexander — from the Greek, 'a defender; a defender of me▶Aleks#8312 in the U.S.A Slavic/European form of Alex/Alexander — from the Greek, 'a defender; a defender/protector of▶Alessi#8314 in the U.S.An Italian form/surname of Alessio/Alexis — from the Greek alexein, 'to defend; to help', hence▶Alik#8316 in the U.S.A Slavic/Russian pet form of Alexander — from the Greek, 'a defender; a defender of men'; also ▶Alyxander#8322 in the U.S.A spelling of Alexander — from the Greek alexein, 'to defend', + aner/andros, 'man', hence 'a d▶Armor#8344 in the U.S.From the English word armor — via the Latin armatura, 'a protective covering; defensive arms'; ▶Aseem#8349 in the U.S.Variously from the Sanskrit aseem, 'limitless; boundless; infinite', and the Arabic Asim, 'a pr▶Askari#8352 in the U.S.From the Swahili/Arabic askari, 'a soldier; a guard; a sentinel'; a word-name; we note the word▶Billie#8369 in the U.S.A pet form of William — from the Germanic wil, 'will; resolve', + helm, 'helmet; protection', h▶Ed#8475 in the U.S.A pet form of Edward/Edwin/Edmund — from the Old English ead, 'wealth; fortune; prosperity', + ▶Elek#8482 in the U.S.A Hungarian form of Alexis/Alexander — from the Greek alexein, 'to defend', + andros, 'man', he▶Lexon#8680 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Lex- element (a short of Alexander, 'defender', and Lexington) with an▶Liano#8682 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Liam ('resolute protector') and the Italian -iano ending (and ▶Mel#8713 in the U.S.A pet form of Melvin ('a council friend/protector') and Melchior ('king of light/the city'); al▶Muaad#8724 in the U.S.A spelling of Muadh — from the Arabic, 'protected; one who is defended/safeguarded (by God)'; t▶Oleksandr#8761 in the U.S.A Ukrainian form of Alexander — from the Greek alexein, 'to defend', + andros, 'man', hence 'a ▶Tarak#8868 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit taraka, 'a star; a protector; one who liberates/rescues' (also a name of Shiv▶Varrick#8898 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Varick/Warrick — variously 'a ruler/protector' (Germanic) and 'a fortress to▶Viliami#8903 in the U.S.The Tongan form of William — from the Germanic wil, 'will/desire', + helm, 'helmet/protection',▶Warden#8906 in the U.S.From the Old English weard, 'a guard/watch', hence 'a guardian; a watchman; a keeper'; a word/s▶Yaksh#8917 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit yaksha, 'a celestial being; a nature spirit/guardian of treasure' in Hindu an▶Aleck#8982 in the U.S.A spelling of Alec — a short form of Alexander, from the Greek, 'defender of the people; protec▶Aleczander#8983 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Alexander — from the Greek Alexandros, alexein, 'to defend', + aner/andr▶Alesio#8984 in the U.S.A spelling of Alessio — an Italian form of Alexis, from the Greek alexein, 'to defend/help', he▶Edwards#9204 in the U.S.An English surname — 'son of Edward', from the Old English ead, 'wealth/fortune', + weard, 'gua▶Elex#9209 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Alex (a short form of Alexander, 'defender of the people'); n▶Haaris#9269 in the U.S.A spelling of Harith/Haris — from the Arabic, 'a guardian; a protector; a cultivator/tiller of ▶Hayez#9287 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Hayes (English, 'hedged land') and Hafez (Arabic, 'a guardian;▶Isander#9314 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing the -sander of Lysander ('a liberator/defender of men') and Alexander ('▶Lahyam#9473 in the U.S.A modern name of uncertain origin, possibly a spelling of Liam ('resolute protector', from Will▶Laim#9474 in the U.S.A spelling (letter-swap) of Liam — a short form of William, from the Germanic, 'resolute protec▶Louai#9491 in the U.S.From the Arabic Lu'ay/Luai — variously 'a shield; a protector; a wild ox'; borne by an ancestor▶Lyall#9495 in the U.S.A Scottish surname-name from the Old Norse Liulfr — variously 'a wolf' (from the elements meani▶Naasir#9565 in the U.S.A spelling of Nasir — from the Arabic, 'a helper; a supporter; a protector; one who gives victo▶Sanderson#9685 in the U.S.An English surname, 'son of Sander' (a short form of Alexander, Greek 'defender of men')▶Sandor#9686 in the U.S.A Hungarian form of Alexander — from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men; protector of the p▶Sheperd#9705 in the U.S.A spelling of Shepherd — from the Old English sceaphierde, 'a shepherd; one who tends/guards sh▶Shephard#9706 in the U.S.A spelling of Shepherd — from the Old English sceaphierde, 'a shepherd; one who tends/guards sh▶Alekxander#9908 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Alexander — from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men; protector of th▶Alexandr#9910 in the U.S.A Russian/Czech form of Alexander — from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men; protector of t▶Anselm#9939 in the U.S.From the Germanic ans, 'a god', + helm, 'a helmet/protection', hence 'God's helmet; divine prot▶Harvard#10044 in the U.S.Harvard is an English surname, generally traced to an Old English or Old Norse personal name in▶Deveon#10117 in the U.S.A modern African American name, variously an echo of Devon ('a defender; from Devon, England') ▶Devonne#10119 in the U.S.A form of Devon — variously 'a defender' and 'from Devon, England' (a county named for the Dumn▶Dvon#10141 in the U.S.A modern African American name, variously a short form of Davon/Devon (a defender) or a D- + -v▶Edoardo#10148 in the U.S.The Italian form of Edward — from the Old English, 'a wealthy/fortunate guardian' (ead, 'wealth▶Esmond#10171 in the U.S.From the Old English, 'grace and protection' (est, 'grace/favor/beauty', + mund, 'protection/pr▶Jlexis#10190 in the U.S.A modern American coinage that swaps a J for the opening of Alexis (Greek, 'defender'). Because▶Hafiz#10221 in the U.S.From the Arabic Hafiz, 'guardian; protector; one who preserves', and specifically one who has m▶Isam#10260 in the U.S.From the Arabic Isam, 'safeguard; protection; security' (that which holds one back from wrong);▶Kennard#10265 in the U.S.Kennard is an Old English name and surname, generally read as 'bold guardian' or 'strong and br▶Jiles#10288 in the U.S.An English surname and spelling variant of Giles, which comes through Old French Gilles from La▶Laray#10454 in the U.S.A modern given name blending the La- prefix with Ray ('a beam of light', also short for Raymond▶Liahm#10463 in the U.S.A spelling of Liam, an Irish short form of William, from the Germanic Wilhelm, 'resolute protec▶Lyham#10481 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from the Germanic for 'resolute p▶Lyxander#10487 in the U.S.A modern respelling blending Lysander ('liberator; freer of men') and Alexander ('defender of t▶Noahalexander#10572 in the U.S.A joined name pairing Noah (Hebrew, 'rest; comfort') with Alexander (Greek, 'defender of the pe▶Randon#10633 in the U.S.A modern name near Randall ('shield-wolf') and Brandon ('broom-covered hill'), read as a short,▶Wil#10818 in the U.S.Wil is a short form of William, from Germanic wil ('will; desire') and helm ('helmet; protectio▶Willians#10820 in the U.S.Willians is a Latin-American (especially Brazilian) respelling of William/Williams, from German▶Wyman#10827 in the U.S.From the Old English Wigmund, joining wig ('war; battle') and mund ('protection') — 'battle pro▶Aleko#10957 in the U.S.A Greek and Georgian short form of Alexander (Alexandros), 'defender of the people.' Also the t▶Aleksej#10958 in the U.S.A Slavic (Slovene/Czech) form of Alexei or Alexius, from the Greek for 'defender; helper.' The ▶Alesandro#10959 in the U.S.A variant spelling of the Italian Alessandro, itself from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of th▶Alexandar#10960 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' The -ar e▶Alexxander#10961 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' The doub▶Alyx#10976 in the U.S.Alyx is a modern respelling of Alex, the short form of Alexander (Greek 'defender/protector of ▶Ansem#11001 in the U.S.Ansem reads as a variant of Anselm, from Germanic 'ans' ('god') and 'helm' ('helmet, protection▶Arcturus#11010 in the U.S.Arcturus is the name of the brightest star in the constellation Bootes, from Greek 'Arktouros,'▶Arlex#11013 in the U.S.Arlex reads as a modern coinage, likely blending Arlo or Ari with Alex (from Alexander, 'defend▶Asem#11028 in the U.S.Asem (Asim/Aasim) is an Arabic name meaning 'protector, guardian' and, by extension, 'one who a▶Asmund#11029 in the U.S.Asmund (Asmundr) is an Old Norse name from 'ass' ('god') and 'mund' ('protection, hand') — 'div▶Carnell#11134 in the U.S.From an English surname sometimes linked to an occupational sense 'defender of the castle' (fro▶Dalex#11188 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining the Da- prefix with Alex (from Alexander, 'defender of the people'). T▶Dhiago#11233 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Diego (or the Portuguese Tiago/Thiago), traditionally linked to James/Jaco▶Edmar#11262 in the U.S.A blend name popular in Brazil, joining an Ed- element ('rich; blessed; guardian,' as in Edgar/▶Fitzwilliam#11327 in the U.S.Fitzwilliam is an English surname meaning 'son of William' (Norman-French fitz, 'son of' + Will▶Genius#11343 in the U.S.From the English word 'genius' — exceptional ability, and in Roman thought a guiding spirit or ▶