Alexandre

Meaning of Alexandre

This name means 'defender of mankind.' It suggests someone who is strong and protective of others.

Alexandre has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alexandre

After ranking as high as #951 in 2003, Alexandre has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Alexandre

• Alexandre Dumas
  Famous French novelist, The Three Musketeers
• Alexandre Pires
  Brazilian singer, Latin music star
• Alexandre Rodrigues
  Brazilian actor, City of God
• Alexandre Lacazette
  French professional footballer, striker
• Alexandre Barroso
  Brazilian politician, former governor

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Questions about the name Alexandre

What does the name Alexandre mean?

Alexandre means this name means 'defender of mankind.' it suggests someone who is strong and protective of others, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Alexandre a boy's or a girl's name?

Alexandre is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alexandre?

Alexandre did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Alexandre most popular?

Alexandre peaked at #951 in 2003.