Alexandru

A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning defender of men; Romanian form of Alexander.

Babies a year
55
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#658
55 babies · up from #674

In 2025, 55 babies in England and Wales were named Alexandru. In the US, 21 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 34 in 2006.

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