The name Alexander is from Greek origin specifically meaning “Defender of The People”. Although common, it has remained favorite to many cultures and nations across the world.
Depending on your state, some of the alternative spelling of Alexander include Alessandro, Alejandro, Sander, Alec and Alexzander. Female variants of alexander are Alexa, Alexandria and Alexandra.
Since it’s a long name, it can be shortened without feeling weird. Nicknames for Alexander are Al, Lexi, Alex, Sasha, Lex, Xander and Xandy.
Popular men in history to find inspiration are Alexander the Great, Alexander Graham Bell and Alexander Hamilton. Alexander also holds places from Popes in the recent past.
Alexander was also a classic choice to famous actors like Alec Baldwin of Saturday Night Live & 30 Rock; and Alexander Skarsgaard who features in True Blood.