The nameAlexandre
Alexandre is the French form of Alexander. It is familiar to English speakers through writers, composers and footballers.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Alexandre comes from the Greek Alexandros, "defender of men".
Origin
French, from Greek.
History
In the United States Alexandre reached 893rd place in 1993. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 493rd, in 1997.
Alexandre in other languages
Alexandre is the French and Portuguese form of Alexander. It is Alessandro in Italian, Alejandro in Spanish, Aleksander in Polish, Alexandros in Greek and Aleksandr in Russian, whose pet form Sasha became a name in its own right.
Nicknames for Alexandre
The most common nicknames for Alexandre: Alex, Xander and Sasha.
Did you know?
- Alexander the Great gave his name to several cities, including Alexandria in Egypt, founded in 331 BC.
- Alexandre Dumas wrote The Three Musketeers; his son, Alexandre Dumas fils, wrote The Lady of the Camellias.
- The film composer Alexandre Desplat won Oscars for The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Shape of Water.
Famous people named Alexandre
- Alexandre Dumas, novelist
- Alexandre Desplat, film composer
- Alexandre Lacazette, footballer
Popularity of the name Alexandre
Alexandre in the United States
Alexandre was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 1,477 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Alexandre. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Alexandre in the United States were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 70 births a year on average, against 83 in the five years before.
Alexandre in the United Kingdom
Alexandre was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 381 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Alexandre. Half of all babies named Alexandre in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.
Alexandre in France
Alexandre in Belgium
Alexandre in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Alexandre
Names from the same generation as Alexandre, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Compare Alexandre with another name
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexandre mean?
Alexandre comes from the Greek Alexandros, "defender of men".
What is the origin of the name Alexandre?
French, from Greek.
Is Alexandre a girl's or a boy's name?
Alexandre is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Alexandre?
In 2024, Alexandre was the 2111th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 71 births.
What are the variants of the name Alexandre?
Variants and related names of Alexandre include Aleksandar, Alessandro, Alex, Alexa, Alexandra, Alexandru, Alexane and Alistair.
What are good sibling names for Alexandre?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Yvonne, Aimee, Aline and Katy for a sister, Jacques, Luc, Désiré and Erwin for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Alexandre?
The most common nicknames for Alexandre are Alex, Xander and Sasha.
Who are famous people named Alexandre?
Alexandre Dumas, novelist; Alexandre Desplat, film composer; Alexandre Lacazette, footballer.