Aleksandar
“Aleksandar is a variant of Alexander, which has Greek origins”
Greece origin · Boy name
#4711US 2025
21Births / yr
↓Falling
1.4kAll-time births
📅 Since 196700
How to pronounce Aleksandar
AL·EKS·AND·AHR
/ˈæl.ˈɛks.ˈænd.ˈɑr/ · stress on AL · 4 syllables
“Aleksandar is a variant of Alexander, which has Greek origins”
Greece origin · Boy name
What does Aleksandar mean and where does it come from?
Aleksandar is a variant of Alexander, which has Greek origins. It is widely used in several countries, particularly in Eastern Europe including Bulgaria and Serbia. The name became popular historically due to figures such as Alexander the Great, a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon who is
Cultural significance
Aleksandar has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Greece-speaking communities, where it reflects values of greek.
Peak popularity
Reached #2164 in 2003 — currently #4711 in the US.
How popular is Aleksandar right now?
Falling — down 633 spots — currently #4711 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Aleksandar
Aleksandar is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1967. With 1,310 total births recorded, Aleksandar remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #5248 in 1970 to #4345 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Aleksandar in 2003:
Aleksandar by decade
Aleksandar peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1970s | 97 | |
| 1980s | 114 | |
| 1990s | 232 | |
| 2000s ★ | 448 | |
| 2010s | 393 | |
| 2020s | 68 |
With 1,310 total births, Aleksandar is an uncommon but established name.
What are good nicknames for Aleksandar?
ALBANIAN
Skender
BULGARIAN
Sasho
CATALAN
Àlex
CROATIAN
SandiSaša
How is Aleksandar written in other languages?
What are the girl versions of Aleksandar?
Alexandra ANCIENT GREEKAleksandra BULGARIANAleksandrina BULGARIANSashka BULGARIANAleksandra CROATIANSanda CROATIANSandra CROATIANSaša CROATIANAlexandra CZECHAlexandra DANISHSandra DANISHAlex DUTCHAlexandra DUTCHSandra DUTCHXandra DUTCHAlex ENGLISHAlexa ENGLISHAlexandra ENGLISHAlexandrea ENGLISHAlexandria ENGLISHAlexandrina ENGLISHAlexina ENGLISHAli ENGLISHAllie ENGLISHAlly ENGLISHAlyx ENGLISHLexa ENGLISHLexi ENGLISHLexie ENGLISHLexine ENGLISHLexy ENGLISHSandie ENGLISHSandra ENGLISHSandy ENGLISHSasha ENGLISHSondra ENGLISHZandra ENGLISHAleksandra ESTONIANAlexandra FRENCHAlexandrie FRENCHAlexandrine FRENCHSacha FRENCHSandra FRENCHSandrine FRENCHSasha FRENCHAlexa GERMANAlexandra GERMANSandra GERMANSascha GERMANAlexandra GREEK MYTHOLOGYAlexandra GREEKAlexa HUNGARIANAlexandra HUNGARIANSzandra HUNGARIANAlexandra ICELANDICSandra ICELANDICAlastríona IRISHAlessa ITALIANAlessandra ITALIANAlexandra ITALIANSandra ITALIANSandra LATVIANSandra LITHUANIANAleksandra MACEDONIANSandra MACEDONIANSashka MACEDONIANAlexandra NORWEGIANSandra NORWEGIANAleksandra POLISHOla POLISHSandra POLISHAlexandra PORTUGUESEAlexandrina PORTUGUESESandra PORTUGUESEAlexandra ROMANIANSanda ROMANIANSandra ROMANIANAleksandra RUSSIANAleksandrina RUSSIANAlexandra RUSSIANSanya RUSSIANSasha RUSSIANShura RUSSIANSaundra SCOTTISHAleksandra SERBIANSandra SERBIANSaša SERBIANAlexandra SLOVAKAleksandra SLOVENESandra SLOVENESaša SLOVENEAle SPANISHAlejandra SPANISHAlexandra SPANISHSandra SPANISHAlexandra SWEDISHSandra SWEDISHSassa SWEDISHAleksandra UKRAINIANAlexandra UKRAINIANLesya UKRAINIANOleksandra UKRAINIANSasha UKRAINIAN
Common questions about the name Aleksandar
What does the name Aleksandar mean?
Aleksandar means "Greek" — a name rooted in Greece tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Aleksandar?
Aleksandar is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.
What is the cultural origin of Aleksandar?
Aleksandar originates from Greece tradition. Greece names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Aleksandar?
Aleksandar is a four-syllable name pronounced AL-EKS-AND-AHR. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Aleksandar?
Aleksandar pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greece heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.