Alekzander
Meaning
"defender of men"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,142
- Total SSA Count
- 19
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Alex, Alek, Zander
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"defender of men"
Origin: Greek
"grey valley or grey pool (surname origin)"
Origin: Old English
Greylen is more popular, ranked #5096 vs #5142 for Alekzander.
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Greylen is more popular, ranked #5096 compared to Alekzander at #5142 in the United States.
Alekzander means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Greylen means "grey valley or grey pool (surname origin)" (Old English origin).
Alekzander is primarily a boy name. Greylen is primarily a boy name.