Alexandre

Alexandre: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Alexandre

  • A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.

Etymology

Borrowed from French Alexandre and Portuguese Alexandre.

How popular is Alexandre?

67U.S. babies in 2025
#893peak rank (1993)
5,389babies since 1880

Since 1880, 145 girls and 5,244 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexandre (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5845 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #893 in 1993. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Alexandre FAQ

What does the name Alexandre mean?

A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander. Borrowed from French Alexandre and Portuguese Alexandre.

What is the origin of the name Alexandre?

Alexandre is listed as a name of French or Portuguese origin.

How popular is the name Alexandre?

Since 1880, 145 girls and 5,244 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexandre (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5845 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #893 in 1993. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Alexandre a boy or girl name?

Alexandre is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 145 girls and 5,244 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.