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    Lexander

    Boy
    Greek
    3 syllables

    Lexander is a Greek boy's name meaning "A modern short form of Alexander, meaning "defender of men" in Greek".

    Lexander is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "A modern short form of Alexander, meaning "defender of men" in Greek". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

    Origin
    Greek
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    3

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    What does Lexander mean?

    A modern short form of Alexander, meaning "defender of men" in Greek.

    How popular is Lexander?

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    What does Lexander mean?

    Lexander is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "A modern short form of Alexander, meaning "defender of men" in Greek.".

    How popular is Lexander?

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    Sister names that go with Lexander

    SophiaChloeSofiaZoeyPenelopeZoe

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    Name numerology

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    Lexander at a glance

    Letters
    8
    Syllables
    3
    Starts with
    L
    Ends with
    -er
    Vowels
    3 of 8 letters

    Which other names end in -er?

    AlexanderChristopherOliverHarper

    8-letter boy names

    Which names have a similar meaning to Lexander?

    Lexander means "A modern short form of Alexander, meaning "defender of men" in Greek." — these names share that spirit.

    • Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
    • Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
    • Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
    • Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
    • Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
    • Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
    • Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
    • Charlotte — "Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning 'free man'." (French)

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