Alexandr
Meaning
"defender of mankind"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #890
- Total SSA Count
- 301
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Alex, Sasha, Lexie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"defender of mankind"
Origin: Greek
"dark-haired, coal-dark"
Origin: Scottish English
Alexandr is more popular, ranked #890 vs #14157 for Collie.
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Alexandr is more popular, ranked #890 compared to Collie at #14157 in the United States.
Alexandr means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Collie means "dark-haired, coal-dark" (Scottish English origin).
Alexandr is primarily a girl name. Collie is primarily a boy name.