Rising since 2015, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Alekxander since 2004
Babies named Alekxander per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Alekxander is a modern, creative respelling of the classic name Alexander. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2004, and that year remains its peak in usage. Since 2015, the name has been on a rising trajectory, though it remains quite rare, with approximately 1 in every 244,011 boys given the name in 2025. The name has not been recorded in any top states, indicating its scattered and infrequent use.
Alekxander is a modern, phonetically respelled variant of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men." The spelling with 'x' (which is not the typical 'x' substitution seen in names like Alex) appears to be a recent invention, likely a creative respelling to make the name unique. It has been used in the United States since at least 2004, with a peak that same year, and has gradually declined in rank but has shown a rising trajectory since 2015.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alex, Xander
Variants: Alexander, Aleksander, Alexzander
Sibling names for Alekxander
Names that share Alekxander's style, for a brother or sister.
