The baby name Alexandru is a Boy name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced a-lek-SAHN-droo.
The baby name Alexandru is a boy name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced a-lek-SAHN-droo.
Alexandru is Latin, Romanian in Origin.
Alexandru is the Romanian form of Alexander, transmitted through Latin Alexander from Ancient Greek Alexandros. The Greek compound joins alexein, to ward off or defend, with anēr, genitive andros, man; its literal sense is defending men or protector of men. The oldest securely related form is Mycenaean Greek a-re-ka-sa-da-ra, read as Alexandra, written in Linear B and showing the same alex- and andro- elements before classical Greek spelling stabilized.
Classical Greek tradition used Alexandros for Paris in the Iliad and as an epithet of Hera; Alexander III of Macedon later carried the name across Hellenistic territories. In Romanian, Alexandru became the established vernacular form, borne by Moldavian and Wallachian rulers such as Alexandru cel Bun, Alexandru Lăpușneanu, and Alexandru Ioan Cuza. It remains especially familiar in Romania and Moldova, with short forms Alex, Sandu, Alecu, and Xandru; cognates include Alexandre, Alessandro, Alejandro, Aleksandr, and Oleksandr.
| Alexandru Ioan Cuza Alexandru Ioan Cuza was the first ruler of the united Romanian Principalities and is best known for helping unite Moldavia and Wallachia in 1859. Also known as Alexandru Ioan I, he became prince of both states through separate elections, a key step in the creation of modern Romania. | Alexandru Lăpușneanu Alexandru Lăpușneanu was a prominent ruler of the Principality of Moldavia in the 16th century, known for his efforts to consolidate power and maintain Moldavian independence during a turbulent period. He is most famous for his two non-consecutive reigns, from 1552 to 1561 and 1564 to 1568, during which he navigated complex political landscapes and conflicts with neighboring powers. His leadership is a significant part of Moldavian history. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| Germany | Boys | 2024 | #1 | — | 429 |
| MD | Boys | 0 | #5 | 284 | 756 |
| MD | 0 | #16 | 19 | 434 | |
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| LU | 0 | #64 | 3 | 2,830 | |
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| MD | Girls | 0 | #91 | 2 | 865 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #94 | 36 | 3,473 |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| Norway | Boys | 2014 | #136 | 4 | 461 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #150 | 2 | 2,166 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #160 | 15 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #165 | 12 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2020 | #176 | 2 | 1,548 |
| Belgium | Boys | 2022 | #177 | 21 | 401 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| DK | 0 | #202 | 5 | 5,198 | |
| PL | 0 | #211 | 2 | 2,600 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #214 | 7 | 4,970 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| IR | 0 | #229 | 3 | 4,221 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #243 | 62 | 6,530 |
| PT | 0 | #247 | 4 | 4,161 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #253 | 15 | 6,912 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #258 | 5,370 | 10,046 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #261 | 65 | 7,401 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #270 | 104 | 7,951 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1,275 | 5,610 |
| Canada | Boys | 2022 | #306 | 5 | 2,557 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #323 | 123 | 2,180 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #326 | 10 | 6,459 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #351 | 37 | 2,865 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #365 | 5 | 8,477 |
| NL | 0 | #382 | 10 | 2,481 | |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #388 | 2 | 7,057 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #394 | 112 | 12,621 |
| Germany | 0 | #424 | 14 | 2,542 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| Spain | 0 | #428 | 25 | 2,326 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #478 | 71 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #488 | 65 | 10,162 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #497 | 3 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #506 | 5 | 10,188 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #538 | 70 | 10,983 |
| IT | 0 | #555 | 162 | 4,183 | |
| LY | 0 | #556 | 4 | 12,703 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #584 | 4 | 17,937 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #593 | 404 | 5,697 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #658 | 25 | 3,552 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #698 | 10 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #796 | 156 | 5,873 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #920 | 7 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #963 | 21 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #976 | 6 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,025 | 9 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,073 | 20 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,200 | 12 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,281 | 166 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,684 | 8 | 28,008 |
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