Lexander
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lexander first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 156 babies have been named Lexander in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lexander is past its peak , currently ranked #37,052 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,052
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lexander
Lexander is a boy name .
Lexander is currently ranked #37,052 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lexander include Lex, Lexa, Lexay, Lexaie, Lexan, Lexany, Lexanie, Der, Dery, Derie, Ley, and Leie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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