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Aleksander

male

Meaning

"Defender of People"

A Slavic spelling of Alexander, from Greek elements meaning defend and people, widespread across Eastern Europe.

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Popularity History of Aleksander

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1671Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1671

Aleksander was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-224

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Aleksander Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Aleksander.

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Aleks
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Andy
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Aleie
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Baby Name Lists That Include Aleksander

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Quick Facts

OriginSlavic, Greek
Syllables4
Length10 letters

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