Aleksandras
“defender of mankind — from Alexander”
Lithuanian origin · Boy name
#1701US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile
What does Aleksandras mean and where does it come from?
Aleksandras is a Lithuanian variant of the name Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men'.
Cultural significance
The name is commonly used in Lithuania and reflects the influence of the historical figure Alexander the Great.
Peak popularity
Reached #1701 in 2015 — currently #1701 in the US.
How else can you spell Aleksandras?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Aleksandras?
Aleksandras works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Aleksandras Jack
One syllable · timeless choice
Aleksandras John
One syllable · timeless choice
Aleksandras Luke
One syllable · timeless choice
Aleksandras Miles
One syllable · vintage charm
Aleksandras Beau
One syllable · on the rise
Aleksandras Brooks
One syllable · timeless choice
How popular is Aleksandras right now?
Holding steady — currently #1701 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Aleksandras is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Aleksandras?
ALBANIAN
Skender
BULGARIAN
Sasho
CATALAN
Àlex
CROATIAN
SandiSaša
Famous people named Aleksandras
AS
Aleksandras Stulginskis
A Lithuanian politician who served as the President of Lithuania from 1920 to 1926.
AK
Aleksandras Karpavičius
A Lithuanian artist known for his contributions to contemporary art.
What names sound and feel like Aleksandras?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Aleksandras also consider these
How is Aleksandras written in other languages?
What are the girl versions of Aleksandras?
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 Aleksandras
What does the name Aleksandras mean?
Aleksandras means "defender of mankind — from Alexander" — a name rooted in Lithuanian 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 Aleksandras?
Aleksandras is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Aleksandras?
Aleksandras originates from Lithuanian tradition. Lithuanian names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Aleksandras?
Aleksandras pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Arabic heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Aleksandras more of a girl or boy name?
Aleksandras is primarily used as a boy name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.
Parents who viewed Aleksandras also looked at…
Based on what other parents saved alongside Aleksandras