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Alexandre

Boy name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Alexandre: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2003.

The name Alexandre is the French and Portuguese form of Alexander, derived from the Greek *Alexandros*, meaning “defender of men.” It carries a distinguished literary weight thanks to Alexandre Dumas, the 19th-century author of *The Three Musketeers* and *The Count of Monte Cristo*. Composer Alexandre Desplat has brought the name into modern cinema with his Oscar-winning scores, while footballer Alexandre Lacazette adds a sporting edge. The name shares its ancient Greek root with the city of Alexandria in Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great. A notably elegant variant, Alexandre offers a continental twist on a timeless classic, popular across France and increasingly familiar in Scotland through cultural and sporting connections.