What Does the Name Alexandra Mean?
Alexandra is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “defender of mankind.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Alexandra |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Greek |
| Meaning | defender of mankind |
| Variants | Alexandria, Aleksandra, Sandra, Alexa, Sasha |
| Popularity | A long-standing US top-100 name through the 1990s and 2000s, popular internationally. |
The meaning and origin of Alexandra
The name Alexandra means “defender of mankind” and has Greek origins. Alexandra is the feminine form of Alexander, from the Greek elements 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man). It has royal associations across Europe and remains a stately classic with many nickname options.
Variants and related names
Alexandra is related to several other names you may recognize: Alexandria, Aleksandra, Sandra, Alexa, Sasha. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Alexandra?
A long-standing US top-100 name through the 1990s and 2000s, popular internationally.
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What does the name Alexandra mean?+
The name Alexandra means “defender of mankind” and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of the name Alexandra?+
Alexandra originates from Greek.
Is Alexandra a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Alexandra has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press