NAME PROFILE
Alexandru
Derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'; it describes a person who is resilient, determined, and possesses a natural ability to overcome challenges with grace and strength.
Key Stats
| Total births | 614 |
| Gender | Male (10% / 90%) |
| Peak year | 2006 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2005 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 36%IL — 36%MI — 9%NY — 9%FL — 9%
Notable People
Jacob Elordi (Actor, Euphoria) · Jacob deGrom (MLB Pitcher, Texas Rangers) · Jacob Collier (Musician, Djesse) · Jacob Riis (Social Reformer, How the Other Half Lives) · Jacob Grimm (Author, Grimms' Fairy Tales)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JakeCobyJakie
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