Exander Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Exander means 'defender of man'.
Meaning of the Name Exander
Exander is a variant spelling of Alexander, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros. It is composed of the elements 'alexein', meaning 'to defend or protect', and 'aner', meaning 'man'. Therefore, the name Exander carries the meaning of 'defender of man'. It is a strong and masculine name with roots in ancient Greece.
Popularity of the Name Exander
The popularity for the name Exander peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 10 births, which ranked number 17,868 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Exander had the most male births in 2011 with 10, which ranked number 7,499 out of 14,353 male names. The number of births for the name Exander has declined sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 5 births, a decline of -16.67%. Among males, Exander has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 5 births, a decline of -16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Exander
- 10 Year Trend of Exander: -16.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Exander: -16.67%
Popularity of Exander by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Exander. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Exander in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Exander is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Exander
- Total Births of Exander: 5 (-1.81%)
- Male Births of Exander: 5 (-1.81%)
Given the downward trend of Exander over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. Male births for Exander have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 5 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.81%.