Alexander
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A male given name of Greek origin meaning 'defender of men' or 'protector of mankind'. It has been borne by numerous historical figures, most notably Alexander the Great.
“Alexander the Great's military conquests created one of the largest empires in ancient history.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌæ.lɨɡˈzɑːn.də/
Syllables
al·ex·an·der
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Synonyms
Alex (nickname)Alec (variant)
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Three instances of E and the -ANDER pattern are recognisable
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Scrabble
12 points; good length for bonus racks with common letter combinations
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