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Alexandre

ah-leh-ZAHN-druh

Popularity

#2092

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Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

French

Total Births

5,322

Peak Year

#173 in 2003

First Recorded

1915

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

The French and Portuguese form of Alexander, meaning "defending warrior" or "helper of mankind."

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AlexAlec

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Alexandre Dumas

    French author of "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo"

  • Alexandre Lacazette

    French professional football player

Nicknames

AlexAlec

Spelling Variations

AlexanderAlejandro

Similar Names

SebastianMaximilianTheodoreGabriel

Personality Traits

StrongIntelligentProtectiveIndependent

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