The nameAlexane
Alexane is a modern French girl's name built on Alexandre. It was mostly given in France in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Recent French creation
Meaning
Alexane comes from Alexander, from the Greek alexein, "to protect", and aner, "man".
Origin
Recent French creation.
History
Alexane appeared in the early 1970s and peaked in the early 2000s.
Popularity of the name Alexane
Alexane in France
Alexane was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,520 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Alexane. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Alexane in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Alexane in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexane mean?
Alexane comes from Alexander, from the Greek alexein, "to protect", and aner, "man".
What is the origin of the name Alexane?
Recent French creation.
Is Alexane a girl's or a boy's name?
Alexane is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Alexane?
Variants and related names of Alexane include Alexander and Alexandre.