alexander
n. countablen. a common name for a man or a boy. It is used in many different languages around the world.
n. a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'defender of men'. It is widely used across various cultures and often shortened to Alex or Alec.
My friend Alexander is coming to dinner tonight.
The teacher called on Alexander to answer the question about the history of the city.
While the name Alexander has been borne by numerous kings and emperors throughout history, it remains a popular choice for parents seeking a classic and enduring name for their children.
Borrowed from Latin Alexander, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros), from ἀλέξω (aléxō, “to defend”) + ἀνδρ- (andr-), the stem of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”). Doublet of Alastair, Alejandro, Iskandar, Sikandar, Alessandro, and Alexandre.
As a proper name, it is always capitalised.