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Alexandar

♂ Boy

Pronounced al-ig-ZAN-dur /æl.ɪɡˈzæn.dər/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' The -ar ending reflects Slavic and other regional forms. A grand classic name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A form of Alexander: Alexandar means 'defender of the people' (said 'al-ig-ZAN-dur'). Grand and timeless.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA variant spelling of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' The -ar ending reflects Slavic and other regional forms. A grand classic name.
U.S. rank (2024)#10960 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 681

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019722024

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

Alexandar is a variant of Alexander, the Greek Alexandros meaning 'defender of the people.' It carries the vast Alexander heritage - Alexander the Great, saints, and tsars - with a slightly regional spelling (said 'al-ig-ZAN-dur').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, alongside the far more common Alexander. Rare spelling, grand, and classic.

Did you know? Alexandar is a spelling variant of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people' - the -ar ending echoing Slavic and Balkan forms (said 'al-ig-ZAN-dur').
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Alexandar — Variant of Alexander; Greek 'defender of the people'

Variations

AlexanderAleksandarAleksander

Nicknames

AlexXander

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If you like Alexandar…

Alexander— the standard spelling of the name
Aleksander— a like Slavic form of the name
Alejandro— a like Spanish form of Alexander
Alexei— a like Greek/Slavic Alexander cousin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alexandar mean?

Alexandar is a form of Alexander, from the Greek for 'defender of the people.'

How do you pronounce Alexandar?

It's said al-ig-ZAN-dur /æl.ɪɡˈzæn.dər/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Alexandar a boy or girl name?

Alexandar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Alexandar?

Alexandar is a rare spelling in the U.S., against the very common Alexander.

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