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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Defender of men
- Origin
- Used across Polish, Norwegian and other languages (from Greek via Latin Alexander)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ah-lek-SAHN-der
Aleksander is a boy's name meaning "defender of men," used across Polish, Norwegian and other languages and rooted in the Greek-via-Latin Alexander. It reads as timeless, classic and worldly, and it's said ah-lek-SAHN-der. If you like the familiar feel of Alexander but want the spelling to nod to its Polish and Norwegian forms, this is the one.
Meaning & Origin of Aleksander
Meaning: Defender of men.
Origin: used across Polish, Norwegian and other languages (from Greek via Latin Alexander).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aleksander
ah-lek-SAHN-derIPA /ˌɑːlɛkˈsɑːndər/
Popularity of Aleksander
Aleksander peaked in the U.S. at #1103 in 2009, when 167 babies were given the name. By 2024 it stood at #1671 with 100 babies, so it's still in regular use but not one you'll meet on every playground.
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FAQ
What does the name Aleksander mean?
Defender of men. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aleksander?
Aleksander is pronounced ah-lek-SAHN-der (IPA: /ˌɑːlɛkˈsɑːndər/).
Is Aleksander a popular name right now?
Aleksander peaked at #1103 in 2009 and is ranked #1671 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)
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