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Alexandr

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

Meaning: A Russian/Czech form of Alexander — from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men; protector of the people'Low

In 30 seconds: A defender of men: Alexandr is a Russian Alexander. Stately, classic, and warm (said 'al-ig-ZAN-der').

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Origin LowGreek, Russian

MeaningA Russian/Czech form of Alexander — from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men; protector of the people'

U.S. rank (2025)#6825 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 493

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

Alexandr is a Russian/Czech form of Alexander — from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men; protector of the people'. A stately, classic name (said 'al-ig-ZAN-der').

In the U.S. it appears in Russian, Czech, and Ukrainian families. Rare, a-defender-of-men at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Alexander is Greek for 'defender of men' — Alexandr is the Russian/Czech form, stately and classic (said 'al-ig-ZAN-der').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Alexandr — Russian form of Alexander

Variations

AlexanderAleksandrOleksandr

Nicknames

SashaAlex

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alexandr mean?

Alexandr is a Russian/Czech form of Alexander — Greek 'defender of men; protector of the people'.

How do you pronounce Alexandr?

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

Is Alexandr a boy or girl name?

Alexandr is a boy's name.

How popular is Alexandr?

Alexandr is a very rare name in the U.S.