Origin of the name Alexander: A compound Greek name composed of the elements alexein (to defend, to help) and andros (man): hence, “defender or helper of mankind.”
Greek Meaning: The name Alik is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Alik is: Defender of men; protector of mankind.
Gaelic Meaning: The name Alistair is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Alistair is: A Scottish Gaelicfrom the Greek meaning defender of man.
Greek Meaning: The name Alexander is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Alexander is: Defender of men. Alexander the Great was a 4th century Macedonian king for whom the Egyptian city of Alexandria is named. Eight popes and three Russian emperors have been named Alexander.
