Alexandros

Alexandros is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient name Alexandros (Αλέξανδρος). The elements alexein "to defend" and aner/andros "man" yield "defender of men." In modern Greek the form is Αλέξανδρος, commonly romanized as Alexandros. The name is widely used in Greece and among Greek-speaking communities and has many international equivalents, including Alexander (English), Aleksandar/Aleksander (Slavic), Alessandro (Italian), Alexandre (French), Alejandro (Spanish), and Alexandru (Romanian).

In antiquity, the name appeared among Greek figures; the best known bearer is Alexandros, the birth name of Alexander III of Macedon, who became known as Alexander the Great. He reigned from 336 to 323 BCE and created a vast empire spanning Greece, Egypt, and parts of Asia, after being tutored by Aristotle.

Today, Alexandros remains common in Greece and in Greek diaspora communities. It is used across many professions, from literature to politics and sport. Notable bearers include the 19th-century Greek writer Alexandros Papadiamantis, celebrated for his stories of life on Skiathos, and numerous other Greek figures bearing the name.