The nameAleksandar
Aleksandar is the Serbian, Bulgarian and Macedonian form of Alexander.
- Boy's name
- South Slavic
- Feast day
Meaning
Aleksandar comes from the Greek Alexandros, "defender of men".
Origin
South Slavic, from Greek.
History
In England and Wales Aleksandar reached 1078th place in 2001.
Famous people named Aleksandar
- Aleksandar Mitrović, footballer
Popularity of the name Aleksandar
Aleksandar in the United States
Aleksandar was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 448 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Aleksandar. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Aleksandar in the United States were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 25 births a year on average, against 36 in the five years before.
Aleksandar in France
Aleksandar was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 160 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Aleksandar. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1975. Half of all babies named Aleksandar in France were born before 1992.
Aleksandar in Switzerland
Aleksandar in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Aleksandar
Names from the same generation as Aleksandar, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aleksandar mean?
Aleksandar comes from the Greek Alexandros, "defender of men".
What is the origin of the name Aleksandar?
South Slavic, from Greek.
Is Aleksandar a girl's or a boy's name?
Aleksandar is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Aleksandar?
In 2024, Aleksandar was the 4177th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 26 births.
What are the variants of the name Aleksandar?
Variants and related names of Aleksandar include Alexandre, Alexandru and Sándor.
What are good sibling names for Aleksandar?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jelena, Cécile, Ilona and Jennah for a sister, Alain, Hubert, Boris and Amr for a brother.
Who are famous people named Aleksandar?
Aleksandar Mitrović, footballer.