What does Alexandros mean?
Greek Alexandros, from 'alexo' ('to defend, help') and 'aner/andros' ('man'), i.e. 'defender of men/people'. Borne by Alexander the Great.
What does Christos mean?
Christos means “anointed” in Greek.
Alexandros vs Christos
Which is more popular?
Christos is more popular than Alexandros today: about 33 US babies were given the name Christos in 2025, compared with 0 named Alexandros.
| Alexandros | Christos | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Defender of the people | Anointed |
| Origin | greek | Greek |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ah-leh-KSAN-dros | KREES-tos |
| Syllables | 4 | 2 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1915 |
| Peak year | 2007 (60) | 1979 (67) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 33 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Alexandros
Christos
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Alexandros | Christos |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 226 | 180 |
| 2010s | 420 | 386 |
| 2000s | 401 | 463 |
| 1990s | 345 | 374 |
| 1980s | 222 | 458 |
| 1970s | 144 | 485 |
| 1960s | 17 | 226 |
| 1950s | 0 | 93 |
| 1940s | 0 | 57 |
| 1930s | 0 | 51 |
| 1920s | 0 | 86 |
| 1910s | 0 | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Alexandros or Christos more popular?
Christos is more popular than Alexandros today: about 33 US babies were given the name Christos in 2025, compared with 0 named Alexandros.
What is the difference between Alexandros and Christos?
Alexandros means Defender of the people (greek origin), while Christos means Anointed (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Alexandros or Christos?
In US records, Alexandros first appears in 0 and Christos in 1915, so Alexandros has the longer recorded history.