Names like Alexander
If Alexander is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Greek classics to names with a similar sound. Alexander has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Christopher, Zander, Angel and Alejandro.
24 boy names like Alexander
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- Christopher#68This name comes from Greek and means 'Christ-bearer.' It refers to someone who carries…Also GreekSame “-er” ending
- Zander#397Zander is a short form of Alexander, meaning "defending men".Also GreekSame “-er” ending
- Angel#67Angel means "messenger." It comes from a Greek word describing someone who delivers…Also Greek
- Alejandro#195This name means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' It suggests someone who…Also Greek4 syllables
- Luke#33Luke comes from the Greek name Loukas, which means "man from Lucania." Lucania was a…Also Greek
- Andrew#73The name Andrew means 'manly' or 'brave'.Also Greek
- Damian#109The name Damian means 'to tame' or 'to subdue'.Also Greek
- Xavier#108The name Xavier refers to the "new house" or "bright house."Same “-er” ending
- Asher#28The name Asher means 'happy' or 'blessed.' It suggests someone who brings joy or is…Same “-er” ending
- Carter#45This name comes from an old job title.Same “-er” ending
- Gabriel#37Gabriel means "God is my strength" or "God is my hero." It suggests power and divine…Similar popularity curve
- Peter#187Peter means "rock" or "stone."Also GreekSame “-er” ending
- Adrian#74This name comes from an ancient Roman family name.
- DemetriusDemetrius means 'follower of Demeter' or 'dedicated to Demeter.' Demeter was the Greek…Also Greek4 syllables
- Alexis#513This name means 'defender of mankind.' It suggests someone who is strong and protective…Also Greek
- Andy#565It means "manly" or "brave." It's a common short form of the name Andrew.Also Greek
- Andre#368The name Andre means "manly" or "brave." It suggests strength and courage.Also Greek
- Lukas#288Lukas means "bringer of light".Also Greek
- LyricIt refers to words of a song, like the words to a poem that is meant to be sung.Also Greek
- Cooper#27This name comes from an old English word for someone who made wooden barrels and casks.Same “-er” ending
- Jeremiah#88Jeremiah means "God will uplift" or "God will exalt."4 syllables
- Hector#409Hector means "steadfast." It can also mean "defending" or "holding fast."Also Greek
- Nicholas#112Nicholas means "victory of the people." It comes from the Greek words "nike" (victory)…Also Greek
- Anthony#46The exact meaning is debated, but it's thought to mean "priceless" or "highly…
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- What names are similar to Alexander?
- Names with a similar style to Alexander include Christopher, Zander, Angel, Alejandro, Luke and Andrew.
- How are these names matched to Alexander?
- Each name is compared with Alexander on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Alexander has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Greek names are like Alexander?
- Christopher, Zander, Angel, Alejandro and Luke share Alexander's Greek roots.