What’s In A Name – Alexander 'Xander' LaVelle Harris

Alexander –
Origin: From the Greek name ‘Alexandros’ and the Greek words alexo ‘to defend, help’ and aner ‘man’.
Meaning: ‘defender of man’ or ‘helper of men’. A very popular name in the Hellenic world. Alexander the Great was named after his uncle, Alexander the King of Eprius, his mother’s brother. He is also the most famous bearer of this name. In the 4th century BC he built a huge empire out of Greece, Egypt, Persia, and parts of India. This was also the name of emperors of Russia, kings of Scotland and Yugoslavia, and eight popes. The name has always been well used in Scotland as well. Also, Sir Alexander MacKenzie was an explorer of the north and west of Canada in the 18th century. Alastair (which was a form of Alexander) is now regarded as a separate name. The Czech reformer is called Alexander Dubcek.
LaVelle –
Meaning: I haven't been able to find anything yet.
Harris –
Meaning: ‘Son of Harry’ or ‘son of Harold’ A surname found in some places as a first name.