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Alexander

Alexander the Great brought worldwide attention to the name in the 4th century BC. Since then, three emperors, numerous kings and saints, and eight popes have taken the name. Has steadily increased in popularity since 1959. Historically, Alexander Graham Bell comes to mind. , Defender of men
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Boys: Ranked #9 in 2012
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