Alexandre

Alexandre - A very unique male name

Alexandre appeared on the charts for the first time in 1961 on position #1595. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Alexandre and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Alexandre? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Alexandre. The baby boy name Alexandre was given to 37 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1923 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 39,629 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Alexandre peaked in popularity 32 years ago in 1994 on position 867.

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Alexandre is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Alexandre is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #621 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,510.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Alexandre is where you live.

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Alexandre origin and meaning

French and Portuguese form of Alexander (Greek)

The French/Portuguese form of Alexander, from Greek alexein, 'to defend', and aner, 'man' — 'defender of men'

Alexandre is Alexander in French and Portuguese dress, borne by Alexandre Dumas, one of the most read novelists in the world. US use dates from 1961 and peaked in 2003.

Attested etymology

Alexandre is a 9 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Alexandre, pop culture references for the name Alexandre and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Alexandre

We've found the following names that sound similar to Alexandre, sorted by popularity.

Alexander / Alejandro / Alessandro / Alexzander / Alexandro / Aleksander / Alexandros / Allison / Aleksandr / Alexsander /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Alexandre

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Alexandre a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Alexandre?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-lek-SAHN-druh · /alɛkˈsɑ̃dʁə/
French speakers say ah-lek-SAHNDR in three syllables, matching the table; English speakers often say al-ig-ZAN-der in four.

Around the world

• Alexandre (French) — Used as-is in French.
• Alexandre (Portuguese) — Used as-is in Portuguese.
• Alexandros (Greek) — The original Greek form.

Spellings and nicknames

• Alexander — The English form.
• Alexandro — A Spanish-influenced form.

Nicknames: Alex

Famous bearers

• Alexandre Dumas — French novelist, author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo (1802–1870) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Alexandre for Alexander's heroic history with a French finish that feels more refined. It is falling from its 2003 peak.

Worth knowing

• English speakers will usually Anglicize the pronunciation and may drop the final e in writing.