Alexander James is a unique and distinctive male given name of Scottish origin. The name is composed of two distinct elements: Alexander, which is of Greek derivation, and James, which is of Hebrew origin.
The name Alexander, meaning "defending men" or "protector of mankind," was popularized by Alexander the Great, the renowned ancient Macedonian king who conquered much of the known world in the 4th century BCE. This name has been used throughout history by numerous kings, princes, and notable figures, including Alexander III of Scotland, often referred to as Alexander the Great of Scotland.
The name James, meaning "supplanter" or "seizure," is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, which was borne by the biblical patriarch who wrestled with an angel. The name James has been widely used throughout history and has been associated with several saintly figures, including Saint James the Greater, one of Jesus Christ's twelve apostles.
Alexander James is not a traditional or common compound name; it is relatively rare to find this exact combination of names together. However, both Alexander and James are popular names individually, making Alexander James an uncommon yet noteworthy choice for a given name.
The name Alexanderjames experienced periods of popularity with spikes in births in 2004 and 2010 (both at 8 births), and again in 2012 with a peak of 10 births. However, the majority of years saw fewer than 7 births annually, suggesting that while there were notable years for the name, it was not consistently popular throughout the entire period from 1999 to 2020.