Names That Mean Men

  1. Alexio
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      Removing one letter from the somewhat intimidating Alexios gives you Alexio, a charming and more accessible variation.
  2. Àlex
    • Origin:

      Catalan short form of Alexander
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
  3. Oleksandra
    • Origin:

      Ukrainian variation of Alexandra
    • Meaning:

      "defender of men"
    • Description:

      A variation of Alexandra with Slavic flair.
  4. Ysandre
    • Origin:

      Variation of Sandra, Italian from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      A rare name borne by a character in the young adult book series The Morganville Vampires.
  5. Oleksa
    • Origin:

      Ukrainian variation of Alexander
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      One of many variants of the classic Alexander — this particular one is used in Ukraine.
  6. Olexi
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      One of the many attractive variations of the classic Alexander.
  7. Saunders
    • Origin:

      English, Scottish surname, variation of Sanders
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      Preppier and less politically-charged than its source name, Sanders
  8. Olexei
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      One of the many attractive variations of the classic Alexander.