The nameSkander
Skander is a North African form of Alexander.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
From the Arabic Iskandar, the name of Alexander the Great, itself from the Greek alexein, "to protect", and andros, "man".
Origin
Greek, through Arabic.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Skander
Skander in France
Skander was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 285 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Skander. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Skander in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
Skander in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Skander mean?
From the Arabic Iskandar, the name of Alexander the Great, itself from the Greek alexein, "to protect", and andros, "man".
What is the origin of the name Skander?
Greek, through Arabic.
Is Skander a girl's or a boy's name?
Skander is a boy's name.