Alexander Renz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexander Renz — defender of men
198K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexander Renz 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 Renz: Renz is a German-language surname. Andreas Renz (born 1977), German ice hockey player Bettina Renz, German political scientist Ernst Renz (1815–1892), German circus proprietor Martina Ertl-Renz (born 1973), German alpine skier Sigi Renz (1938–2025), German racing cyclist Thomas Maria Renz (born 1957), German theologian Torsten Renz (born 1964), German politician Circus Renz, historical circus in Germany Circus Herman Renz, the largest circus of the Netherlands 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: Renz

English

Renz is a German-language surname. Andreas Renz (born 1977), German ice hockey player Bettina Renz, German political scientist Ernst Renz (1815–1892), German circus proprietor Martina Ertl-Renz (born 1973), German alpine skier Sigi Renz (1938–2025), German racing cyclist Thomas Maria Renz (born 1957), German theologian Torsten Renz (born 1964), German politician Circus Renz, historical circus in Germany Circus Herman Renz, the largest circus of the Netherlands

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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 Renz

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 Renz:

3
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Renz?
The surname Renz originates from English. Renz is a German-language surname. Andreas Renz (born 1977), German ice hockey player Bettina Renz, German political scientist Ernst Renz (1815–1892), German circus proprietor Martina Ertl-Renz (born 1973), German alpine skier Sigi Renz (1938–2025), German racing cyclist Thomas Maria Renz (born 1957), German theologian Torsten Renz (born 1964), German politician Circus Renz, historical circus in Germany Circus Herman Renz, the largest circus of the Netherlands
What are the origins of the name Alexander Renz?
The name Alexander Renz combines two different traditions: the first name Alexander has Greek roots, while the surname Renz originates from English.
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