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Alexander

/ al-ig-ZAN-der /

masculine

Meaning

Defender of men

Origin

Greek

From 'alexein' (defend) and 'aner' (man). Tied to Alexander the Great, it is one of the most historically significant names in the world.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Alexander.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ENTJ
12.8%
INTJ
11.4%
ESTJ
9.2%
ISTJ
8.7%
ENTP
7.5%
ENFJ
7.1%
INFJ
6.8%
INTP
6.4%
ESTP
5.9%
ENFP
5.4%
ISFJ
4.9%
ISTP
4.3%
ESFJ
3.8%
INFP
3.1%
ISFP
1.9%
ESFP
0.8%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

A 'power name' that remains at the top of the charts. It suggests leadership, strength, and timeless classicism.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

A

Alexander the Great

King of Macedonia (356–323 BCE)

A

Alexander Hamilton

Founding Father (1755–1804)

Sibling Names

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