Alexander

Pronunciation: [ al-uhgz-AND-er ]

Girl Name #11,646 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alexander is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced al-uhgz-AND-er.

Parents who love the name Alexander often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #11,646
Total SSA Count: 10

Alternative Spellings

Alexandra #221 Alexandria #463 Alexis #508 Alexa #808 Alexia #883 Alexandr #890 Alex #2172 Alexandrea #4947

Nicknames

Ale Aly Aleie Alexie

Also a Boy Name

Alexander is also used as a boy name, ranked #27.

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Similar Names

Alice Alma Allie Alta Alberta Alvina Alpha Almeda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexander

Is Alexander a boy or girl name?

Alexander is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #11646. As a boy name, it is ranked #27. Alexander is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Alexander?

Alexander is pronounced al-uhgz-AND-er.

How popular is the name Alexander?

Alexander is currently ranked #11646 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Alexander?

Common nicknames for Alexander include Ale, Aly, Aleie, and Alexie.

Is Alexander a common or rare name?

Alexander is an uncommon name, ranked #11646 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alexander

Alexander is a girl name .

Is Alexander a boy or girl name? Alexander is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,646 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27. Alexander is more commonly used as a boy name.

Alexander is currently ranked #11,646 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Alexander include Ale, Aly, Aleie, and Alexie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Alexander include Alexandra, Alexandria, Alexis, Alexa, Alexia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.