Alex and Friends

This is a list of all the derivations of Alexander I could find on this site; there are so many.
  1. Alasdair
    • Origin:

      Scottish variation of Alexander
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      In this country, more recognizable with the Alistair spelling.
  2. Alastair
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "defender of men"
    • Description:

      To Americans, a quintessential British name, introduced to the U.S. public by suave journalist/PBS Masterpiece Theater host Alastair Cook. Sometimes used in the U.S. by parents with Scottish heritage.
  3. Alastaire
    • Ale
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Alejandro, Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "defending men"
      • Description:

        Commonly heard as a nickname for Alejandro, but a rare sight on the birth certificate. Ale has only made the US charts for boys twice, once in 2005 and again in 2018.
    • Ale
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Alejandra, Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "defending men"
      • Description:

        Although it's rarely given in its own right, Ale is a very common nickname for Latinate variations of Alexandra, including Alejandra and Alessandra.
    • Alec
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Alexander, Greek
      • Meaning:

        "defending men"
      • Description:

        Alec, though an old nickname for Alexander, is much fresher sounding than Alex, with the additional advantage, at least to some parents, of being distinctly male (there are as many girl Alexes these days as there are boys). While Alec has a clipped British image, it's actually one of the classic Greek names for boys, by way of father name Alexander.
    • Aleister
      • Aleix
        • Origin:

          Catalan variant of Alexis
        • Description:

          Very popular in Catalonia, in part because of its use by a number of pro athletes. English speakers, though, may interpret it as a "yoonek" spelling of Alex.
      • Aleix
        • Alejandra
          • Origin:

            Spanish variation of Alexandra
          • Meaning:

            "defending men"
          • Description:

            Alejandra, the Spanish form of this popular and multivaried name, has fans both in and outside the Latino community. Still, it has lost ground since its peak in the 1990s.
        • Alejandro
          • Origin:

            Spanish variation of Alexander
          • Meaning:

            "defending men"
          • Description:

            Softer and smoother than Alexander, this classic Spanish name for boys has made a seamless transition to this culture. Adding to its current impact: the Lady Gaga song Alejandro .
        • Alejo
          • Origin:

            Spanish diminutive of Alejandro
          • Meaning:

            "defending men"
          • Description:

            Another appealing member of the Alexandrian clan.
        • Alek
          • Description:

            The Russian variation of Alex or Alec.
        • Alek
          • Description:

            The Russian variation of Alex or Alec is familiar to some as a girl name through African supermodel Alek Weks. A trailblazer for non-European beauty in the 90’s, Weks makes this intriguing alternative to popular Alex feel chic. For your little girl, this may be a new twist on Alexa or an innovative short form of Alexandra.
        • Aleksandr
          • Origin:

            Russian; Armenian, from Greek
          • Meaning:

            "defending men"
          • Description:

            A form of Alexander commonly used in Russia, Armenia, Estonia and Kazakhstan.
        • Aleksandra
          • Origin:

            Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian version of Alexandra, Greek
          • Meaning:

            "defending men"
          • Description:

            Aleksandra is the preferred spelling in many Eastern European languages and cultures, but for English-speakers it's ironically more confusing if also perfectly phonetically clear.
        • Aleksei
          • Aleksej
            • Origin:

              Slovene variation of Alexios, Greek
            • Meaning:

              "defending men"
            • Description:

              Aleksej is the Slovene form of Alexios, making it a cognate of Alexis.
          • Alessandra
            • Origin:

              Italian and Portuguese variation of Alexandra
            • Meaning:

              "defending men"
            • Description:

              This Italian and Portuguese variant of the classic Alexandra softens the classic name, while still maintaining its strength and dignity. Currently in the US Top 500, it also ranks in Brazil and Italy. Instead of Lexi, this form could get you to nicknames Essie or Alessa.
          • Alessia
            • Origin:

              Italian variation of Alexis
            • Meaning:

              "defending warrior"
            • Description:

              Young Canadian pop singer Alessia Cara has given this spicy-sounding name a new lease on life, propelling it into the Top 1000 in 2016. It was one of the fastest rising girl names of the year in 2016, then again in 2023. As a form of Alexander, Alessia could make a wonderful honor for any of Alexander's variants—Alexandra, Alexis—or as an alternative to Alexa, now best known as Amazon's AI voice.