Alexander Ochs

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexander Ochs — defender of men
198K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexander Ochs 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 Ochs: Adolph Ochs, newspaper publisher and owner of The New York Times Craig Ochs, American football player Elinor Ochs American linguistic anthropologist Heinrich Ochs, German Knight's Cross holder Jacques Ochs (1883–1971), épée, saber, and foil fencer Josef Ochs, German Nazi Kripo officer Larry Ochs, jazz saxophonist and composer Larry Ochs (politician), American politician from Colorado Max Ochs (born 1940), American guitarist, musician Michael Ochs (1943–2025), American photographic archivist Patrick Ochs, German footballer Peter Ochs (1752–1821), Swiss politician and revolutionary Peter Ochs (b. 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: Ochs

English

Adolph Ochs, newspaper publisher and owner of The New York Times Craig Ochs, American football player Elinor Ochs American linguistic anthropologist Heinrich Ochs, German Knight's Cross holder Jacques Ochs (1883–1971), épée, saber, and foil fencer Josef Ochs, German Nazi Kripo officer Larry Ochs, jazz saxophonist and composer Larry Ochs (politician), American politician from Colorado Max Ochs (born 1940), American guitarist, musician Michael Ochs (1943–2025), American photographic archivist Patrick Ochs, German footballer Peter Ochs (1752–1821), Swiss politician and revolutionary Peter Ochs (b.

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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 Ochs

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 Ochs:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Ochs?
The surname Ochs originates from English. Adolph Ochs, newspaper publisher and owner of The New York Times Craig Ochs, American football player Elinor Ochs American linguistic anthropologist Heinrich Ochs, German Knight's Cross holder Jacques Ochs (1883–1971), épée, saber, and foil fencer Josef Ochs, German Nazi Kripo officer Larry Ochs, jazz saxophonist and composer Larry Ochs (politician), American politician from Colorado Max Ochs (born 1940), American guitarist, musician Michael Ochs (1943–2025), American photographic archivist Patrick Ochs, German footballer Peter Ochs (1752–1821), Swiss politician and revolutionary Peter Ochs (b.
What are the origins of the name Alexander Ochs?
The name Alexander Ochs combines two different traditions: the first name Alexander has Greek roots, while the surname Ochs originates from English.
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