I know a
Steven Alexander. He goes by
Alex.
Steven was after his father.
I dislike
Stephen and
Steven. It's one of my most disliked names. I think of it as very nerdy, as I've known no fewer than four nerdy Stevens. Even the
Steven who is the father of
Steven Alexander has a nerd factor going, though he's a smart, personable, and likable guy.
I love
Alexander and the nickname
Alex but they are so overused.
Alexander is the perfect example of a name that I love but would not use due to popularity.
And the second cousin thing? Yes, it would bother me.
I like
Nathan a lot. I don't think the brother-in-law thing is too big of an obstacle.