If You’re Looking For Nicknames For Alexander Or Nicknames For Alex, Read The Best Alexander Nicknames

30+ Nicknames For Alexander and Nicknames For Alex

If you’re thinking of picking the name Alexander for your baby, read this post for 30 nicknames for Alexander and nicknames for Alex and Alexandre, the meaning of the name Alexander and how popular it is.

We have an Alexander in this house, so all these Alex nicknames have been road-tested (for years and years!)

What Does The Name Alexander Mean? Alexander Name Meaning

In terms of the Alexander name meaning, Alexander is a classic and timeless name with a strong meaning. Alexander is the Latin variant of the Greek name Alexandros, meaning ‘defender of men.’

As Alex is a short version of Alexander, the Alex name meaning is the same.

How Popular Is Alexander As A Baby Name?

In the latest top 100 baby name list (released in October 2022) Alexander was the 27th most popular name, with 1830 babies registered with the name. Alex was the 122nd most popular name, with 474 babies registered with the name.

Previously, Alexander was 26th in the latest top 100 baby name list, and there were 1909 boys named Alexander in that year. The name Alex was slightly less popular, and was 108th on the list, with 560 boys named Alex last year.

Famous People Called Alexander Or Alex

Here are six famous people who have the name Alexander or the name Alex:

• Alexander The Great – King of Ancient Greece
• Alexander Hamilton – Founding father of the USA (and namesake and subject of the musical Hamilton)
• Alexander Graham Bell – Inventor of the telephone
• Alex Ferguson – The former Manchester United football manager
• Alexander Flemming – Discovered penicillin 
• Alexander McQueen – The famous British fashion designer

25 Nick names For The Name Alexander And Nicknames For Alex

Here are 25 nicknames for the baby name Alexander, Alex and Alexandre, including cute nicknames for Alexander and funny nicknames for Alex:

1. Al
2. Alex
3. A
4. Alec
5. Alecs
6. Alek
7. Aleks
8. Aleck
9. Alecks
10. Ali
11. Ally
12. Lex
13. Lexi
14. Lexander
15. Xander
16. Xanders
17. Xan
18. Xandy
19. Ace
20. Ander
21. Anders
22. Alexi
23. Alexy
24. Dex
25. Dexy

Scottish Nicknames For Alexander

1. Sandy is a traditional Scottish nickname for Alexander.

Russian Nicknames For Alexander

1. Sasha is a traditional Russian nickname for Alexander.

Funny Nicknames For The Name Alexander:

1. Lexington
2. Alexio
3. Alexandario

Middle Names For The Name Alexander Or Alex

If you’re looking for middle names for the baby name Alexander or middle names for Alex, read this list of one syllable baby names for boys. As Alexander is a longer, four syllable name, a short and sweet middle name would suit it well. You could also try Oliver, read our nicknames for Oliver post, or George, read our nicknames for George.

We also have 150 one syllable girl names too.

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