Aleksander
Boy name · 228 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aleksander: 228 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 21 births in 2016.
Aleksander, a widespread variant of Alexander, comes from the Greek *Alexandros*—a fusion of *alexein* (to defend) and *andros* (man)—so it means "defender of men." Famous bearers include the Russian novelist and dissident Aleksander Solzhenitsyn, Polish president Aleksander Kwaśniewski, and Swedish actor Aleksander Skarsgård. The name's most famous bearer, Alexander the Great, gave his name to the city of Alexandria in Egypt, and countless other places worldwide share the same root. This spelling is particularly common across Scandinavia, Poland, and the Baltic states, making it a familiar yet distinctive choice for parents who want a classic name
Boy 20 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201621 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4956 babies
- Total births
- 228since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 46%vs prior 5y