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Aleksandar

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-lek-SAHN-dar /ɑ.lɛkˈsɑn.dɑr/Medium

Meaning: Slavic form of Alexander — Greek alexein, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man' — 'defender of the people'High

In 30 seconds: Defender of the people, Slavic-style: Aleksandar is the grand Alexander — heroic, regal, and strong. A conqueror's name across the Balkans.

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Origin HighGreek, Slavic

MeaningSlavic form of Alexander — Greek alexein, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man' — 'defender of the people'

U.S. rank (2025)#4711 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,437

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aleksandar is the Slavic form of Alexander — from Greek alexein, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man' — 'defender of the people'. Borne by the world-conquering Alexander the Great, it's a regal classic across the Balkans.

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare, defender-of-the-people at the root, and heroic.

Did you know? Alexander the Great spread his name across the world — Aleksandar is its Slavic form, beloved across Serbia, Bulgaria, and Macedonia; it means 'defender of the people'.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Aleksandar — etymology

Variations

AlexanderAleksanderAleksandr

Nicknames

AleksSasha

Famous Bearers

★Aleksandar Mitrovic (1994-)
Serbian professional footballer and prolific striker who has played for Fulham and the Serbian national team
★Aleksandar Vucic (1970-)
Serbian politician who has served as President of Serbia since 2017

If you like Aleksandar…

Alexander— the English form

Aleksandr— the Russian form

Sasha— a Slavic pet form

Alexios— a fellow Greek choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleksandar mean?

Aleksandar is the Slavic Alexander, Greek for 'defender of the people'.

How do you pronounce Aleksandar?

It's said ah-lek-SAHN-dar /ɑ.lɛkˈsɑn.dɑr/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Aleksandar a boy or girl name?

Aleksandar is a boy's name.

How popular is Aleksandar?

Aleksandar is a rare name in the U.S.