Alexander was number 11 on the list of popular names for boys born in 2009 (no change from 2008) in Scotland, and according to data for 2002 was in the top ten for second names for boys as well. John, James and Alexander as second names for boys were more popular than Jack was for a first name, which was the most popular boys name in that year. Alexander's popularity as a second name in Scotland in recent years may also reflect the tradition of giving a family name as second names showing its popularity in the past.