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Aleksander

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-lek-SAN-duhr /ˌɑ.lɛkˈsɑn.dəɹ/Medium

Meaning: Form of Alexander, from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/andros' (man), 'defender of men'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Aleksander is a Slavic form of Alexander, from the Greek 'alexein' ('to defend') and 'aner/andros' ('man'), meaning 'defender of men'. The k spelling marks its Eastern European usage.
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Origin MediumPolish, Slovene, Estonian
MeaningForm of Alexander, from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/andros' (man), 'defender of men'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1425 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births126 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,166

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419182025

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

The name combines the Greek elements 'alexein', 'to defend', and 'andros', 'man', to give the sense 'defender of men'. Aleksander is the spelling favored across Slavic and other European languages, where the k stands in for the softer x of the English Alexander. Through history the Alexander forms spread widely on the strength of conquerors, saints, and kings who bore the name.

Its variants stretch across regions, from the Albanian Skënder to the Ethiopian Eskender and the familiar English Alexander, each reshaping the same 'defender of men' root.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aleksander is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Aleksander — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AleksandërSkënderEskenderEskinderAlexander

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Aleksander Barkov (1995-)
    Finnish NHL center and captain of the Florida Panthers
  • ★Aleksander Ceferin (1967-)
    Slovenian lawyer and president of UEFA
  • ★Aleksander Kwasniewski (1954-)
    Polish politician who served as President of Poland

If you like Aleksander…

Alexander— the standard English form of the same Greek name
Aleksandr— the Russian form sharing the same 'defender of men' meaning
Antoni— another Polish name
Casimir— shares Aleksander's Polish roots
Marek— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleksander mean?

Aleksander is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Polish tradition.

How do you pronounce Aleksander?

It's commonly said ah-lek-SAN-duhr /ˌɑ.lɛkˈsɑn.dəɹ/.

Is Aleksander a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aleksander is used as a boy name.

How popular is Aleksander?

In 2024, Aleksander ranked #1671 in the U.S. for boys, with 100 births recorded.

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