Alexander Thigpen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexander Thigpen — defender of men
198K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexander Thigpen 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 Thigpen: Ben Thigpen (1908–1971), American jazz drummer Corbett H. Thigpen (1919–1999), American psychiatrist Cressie Thigpen (born 1946), American jurist and lawyer Ed Thigpen (1930–2010), American jazz drummer Ivory Torrey Thigpen Jr., American politician Lynne Thigpen (1948–2003), American actress Owen Thigpen/Fitzpen/Phippen (1582–1636), English merchant Richard Ashley Thigpen (born 1943), American academic Anita Thigpen Perry (born 1952), First Lady of Texas Bobby Thigpen (born 1963), American baseball player Curtis Thigpen (born 1983), American baseball player J. H. 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: Thigpen

English

Ben Thigpen (1908–1971), American jazz drummer Corbett H. Thigpen (1919–1999), American psychiatrist Cressie Thigpen (born 1946), American jurist and lawyer Ed Thigpen (1930–2010), American jazz drummer Ivory Torrey Thigpen Jr., American politician Lynne Thigpen (1948–2003), American actress Owen Thigpen/Fitzpen/Phippen (1582–1636), English merchant Richard Ashley Thigpen (born 1943), American academic Anita Thigpen Perry (born 1952), First Lady of Texas Bobby Thigpen (born 1963), American baseball player Curtis Thigpen (born 1983), American baseball player J. H.

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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 Thigpen

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 Thigpen:

1
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Thigpen?
The surname Thigpen originates from English. Ben Thigpen (1908–1971), American jazz drummer Corbett H. Thigpen (1919–1999), American psychiatrist Cressie Thigpen (born 1946), American jurist and lawyer Ed Thigpen (1930–2010), American jazz drummer Ivory Torrey Thigpen Jr., American politician Lynne Thigpen (1948–2003), American actress Owen Thigpen/Fitzpen/Phippen (1582–1636), English merchant Richard Ashley Thigpen (born 1943), American academic Anita Thigpen Perry (born 1952), First Lady of Texas Bobby Thigpen (born 1963), American baseball player Curtis Thigpen (born 1983), American baseball player J. H.
What are the origins of the name Alexander Thigpen?
The name Alexander Thigpen combines two different traditions: the first name Alexander has Greek roots, while the surname Thigpen originates from English.
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