Classical Mythology. Also Alexandros Homeric name for a Trojan prince, Paris.
Franz 1891–1964, U.S. psychoanalyst, born in Hungary.
Grover Cleveland, 1887–1950, U.S. baseball player.
Sir Harold R. L. G. Alexander of Tunis, 1891–1969, English field marshal.
Samuel, 1859–1938, British philosopher.
William, 1726–83, general in the American Revolution.
a first name: from a Greek word meaning “defender of men.”
First recorded in 1925–30; probably after the proper name
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Mr. Wilson is a journalist who has written biographies of Patricia Highsmith, Alexander McQueen and Sylvia Plath.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Either Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik, Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi will become a first-time Grand Slam champion at a Roland Garros that has produced startling results.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
"The Russian economy is entering a stagnation, with high interest rates and high inflationary pressure," Alexander Kolyandr, a London-based Russian economy expert, told AFP on the eve of Putin's speech.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The allegations led to Alexander being kicked out of the department, and he said that he continued to get hassled whenever he visited his mother.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
“Important responsibilities,” Alexander reminded, tugging at her sleeve.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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