Alexander Goines

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexander Goines — defender of men
198K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexander Goines is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Alexander is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Alexander (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος) is a masculine name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Aleksander, Oleksandr, Oleksander, Aleksandr, and Alekzandr. The surname Goines: David Lance Goines (born 1945), American artist Donald Goines (1936–1974), American writer Donny Goines, stage name of American rapper Donny Scott Gerald Goines, Houston police officer charged with felony murder for an unjustified 2019 police raid Lincoln Goines (born 1953), American musician Oscar Goines (1893–?), American Negro league baseball player in the 1910s Siena Goines (born 1969), American actress Victor Goines (born 1961), American jazz musician Walter Goines, American Negro league pitcher who played in the 1930s William Goines (born 1936), first African-American Navy SEAL Jennifer . Alexander is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 198K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alexander reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alexander

Meaning: defender of men

Greek

Alexander (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος) is a masculine name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Aleksander, Oleksandr, Oleksander, Aleksandr, and Alekzandr.

Surname: Goines

English

David Lance Goines (born 1945), American artist Donald Goines (1936–1974), American writer Donny Goines, stage name of American rapper Donny Scott Gerald Goines, Houston police officer charged with felony murder for an unjustified 2019 police raid Lincoln Goines (born 1953), American musician Oscar Goines (1893–?), American Negro league baseball player in the 1910s Siena Goines (born 1969), American actress Victor Goines (born 1961), American jazz musician Walter Goines, American Negro league pitcher who played in the 1930s William Goines (born 1936), first African-American Navy SEAL Jennifer .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alexander is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alexander by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alexander Goines

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alexander Goines:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alexander?
The first name Alexander originates from Greek. Alexander (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος) is a masculine name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Aleksander, Oleksandr, Oleksander, Aleksandr, and Alekzandr.
When was Alexander most popular?
The name Alexander reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Goines?
The surname Goines originates from English. David Lance Goines (born 1945), American artist Donald Goines (1936–1974), American writer Donny Goines, stage name of American rapper Donny Scott Gerald Goines, Houston police officer charged with felony murder for an unjustified 2019 police raid Lincoln Goines (born 1953), American musician Oscar Goines (1893–?), American Negro league baseball player in the 1910s Siena Goines (born 1969), American actress Victor Goines (born 1961), American jazz musician Walter Goines, American Negro league pitcher who played in the 1930s William Goines (born 1936), first African-American Navy SEAL Jennifer .
What are the origins of the name Alexander Goines?
The name Alexander Goines combines two different traditions: the first name Alexander has Greek roots, while the surname Goines originates from English.
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