Alexandros

Meaning of Alexandros

Alexandros (ah-lek-SAHN-dros) sweeps in like a Mediterranean breeze, carrying the fiery spirit of ancient Greece and a dash of Latin swagger worthy of Virgil’s heroes. Born from the Greek alexein (“to defend”) and andros (“man”), he literally means “defender of men,” a mantle once worn by Alexander the Great himself as he carved his legend across the known world. In today’s nursery he remains deliciously under the radar—sliding in at number 887 with just 37 little boys named Alexandros in 2024—which only adds to his aura of rare elegance, like a hidden fresco in a sunlit Roman villa. Families who choose him aren’t merely picking a name; they’re summoning a saga, inviting their son to drape a metaphorical lion’s pelt and stride confidently into his own epic. It’s warm yet grand, approachable yet epic, blending relaxed Mediterranean charm with a storied past that feels ready to leap off the page. For parents craving a name that whispers of cobblestone courtyards, marble columns, and boundless adventure—no gladiator sandals required—Alexandros delivers.