Meaning: Rich in vowels, giving it a singing quality
Origin: Greek — from alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Sweden: #2
Total births: 19,152
History: Alexander has been a Swedish powerhouse name since the 1990s. Prince Alexander of Sweden, born in 2016 to Prince Carl Philip, cemented the name's royal status. But Swedish Alexanders long predated the prince — the name carries the weight of Alexander the Great's legacy, taught in every Swedish school. In a country that values both strength and intellect, Alexander delivers both.
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