Alexander Melton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexander Melton — defender of men
198K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexander Melton 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 Melton: Melton is a Scottish surname, and is derived from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) medeltone or meltuna, from the Old English words middel, meaning "middle" or "between two places", and tun, meaning "settlement". Annette Melton (born 1985), Australian actress Arthur Melton (1906–1978), American psychologist Babe Melton (1898–??), American baseball player Barry Melton (born 1947), American musician Bill Melton (1945–2024), American baseball player Bo Melton (born 1999), American football player Bryant Melton (born 1940), American politician Buck Melton (1923–2014), American politician Carl D. 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: Melton

English

Melton is a Scottish surname, and is derived from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) medeltone or meltuna, from the Old English words middel, meaning "middle" or "between two places", and tun, meaning "settlement". Annette Melton (born 1985), Australian actress Arthur Melton (1906–1978), American psychologist Babe Melton (1898–??), American baseball player Barry Melton (born 1947), American musician Bill Melton (1945–2024), American baseball player Bo Melton (born 1999), American football player Bryant Melton (born 1940), American politician Buck Melton (1923–2014), American politician Carl D.

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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 Melton

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 Melton:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

5
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

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

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 Melton?
The surname Melton originates from English. Melton is a Scottish surname, and is derived from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) medeltone or meltuna, from the Old English words middel, meaning "middle" or "between two places", and tun, meaning "settlement". Annette Melton (born 1985), Australian actress Arthur Melton (1906–1978), American psychologist Babe Melton (1898–??), American baseball player Barry Melton (born 1947), American musician Bill Melton (1945–2024), American baseball player Bo Melton (born 1999), American football player Bryant Melton (born 1940), American politician Buck Melton (1923–2014), American politician Carl D.
What are the origins of the name Alexander Melton?
The name Alexander Melton combines two different traditions: the first name Alexander has Greek roots, while the surname Melton originates from English.
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