The nameAlexandru
Alexandru is the Romanian form of Alexander.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Alexandru comes from the Greek Alexandros, "defender of men".
Origin
Greek, through Romanian.
History
In England and Wales Alexandru reached 270th in 2019, carried by Romanian families.
Famous people named Alexandru
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Romanian prince
Popularity of the name Alexandru
Alexandru in the United States
Alexandru was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 243 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Alexandru. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Alexandru in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 9 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.
Alexandru in the United Kingdom
Alexandru was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 994 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Alexandru. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Alexandru in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 88 births a year on average, against 154 in the five years before.
Alexandru in France
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexandru mean?
Alexandru comes from the Greek Alexandros, "defender of men".
What is the origin of the name Alexandru?
Greek, through Romanian.
Is Alexandru a girl's or a boy's name?
Alexandru is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Alexandru?
In 2024, Alexandru was the 14158th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 5 births.
What are the variants of the name Alexandru?
Variants and related names of Alexandru include Aleksandar, Alexandre, Alistair, Lisandru and Sándor.
Who are famous people named Alexandru?
Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Romanian prince.