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Oleksandr

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Pronounced oh-lek-SAHN-der /ˌoʊ.lɛkˈsɑn.dər/Medium

Meaning: A Ukrainian form of Alexander — from the Greek alexein, 'to defend', + andros, 'man', hence 'a defender/protector of men'Low

In 30 seconds: A defender of men: Oleksandr is a Ukrainian form of Alexander. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-lek-SAHN-der').

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Origin LowUkrainian, Greek

MeaningA Ukrainian form of Alexander — from the Greek alexein, 'to defend', + andros, 'man', hence 'a defender/protector of men'

U.S. rank (2025)#7542 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 87

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

Oleksandr is a Ukrainian form of Alexander — from the Greek alexein, 'to defend', + andros, 'man', hence 'a defender/protector of men'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-lek-SAHN-der').

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

Did you know? Alexander joins the Greek alexein, 'to defend', and andros, 'man', hence 'a defender of men' — Oleksandr is the Ukrainian form, lyrical and classic (said 'oh-lek-SAHN-der').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Oleksandr — Ukrainian Alexander

Variations

AleksandrOleksanderOlek

Nicknames

SashaOlek

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oleksandr mean?

Oleksandr is a Ukrainian form of Alexander — Greek 'a defender/protector of men'.

How do you pronounce Oleksandr?

It's said oh-lek-SAHN-der /ˌoʊ.lɛkˈsɑn.dər/ — stress on SAHN.

Is Oleksandr a boy or girl name?

Oleksandr is a boy's name.

How popular is Oleksandr?

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