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1967

First Year

2026

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#2153

Peak Rank

1K

Total Count

58

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Aleksandar

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Alexander is a masculine name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Bulgarian
* Macedonian
* Croatian
* Serbian
* Bosnian

📜Etymology

The name Alexander originates from the Ancient Greek : Ἀλέξανδρος ( Aléxandros ; 'defending men' or 'protector of men'). It is a compound of the verb ἀλέξειν ( aléxein ; 'to ward off, avert, defend') and the noun ἀνήρ ( anḗr , genitive : ἀνδρός , andrós ; meaning 'man'). The earliest attested form of the name, is the Mycenaean Greek feminine anthroponym 𐀀𐀩𐀏𐀭𐀅𐀨 , a-re-ka-sa-da-ra , (/ Alexandra /), written in the Linear B syllabic script. Alaksandu , alternatively called Alakasandu or Alaksandus , was a king of Wilusa who sealed a treaty with the Hittite king Muwatalli II c. 1280 BC; this

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Aleksandar](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Istanbul_-_Museo_archeol._-_Alessandro_Magno_%28firmata_Menas%29_-_sec._III_a.C._-_da_Magnesia_-_Foto_G._Dall%27Orto_28-5-2006_b-n.jpg/330px-Istanbul_-_Museo_archeol._-_Alessandro_Magno_%28firmata_Menas%29_-_sec._III_a.C._-_da_Magnesia_-_Foto_G._Dall%27Orto_28-5-2006_b-n.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander)

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## The Story of Aleksandar

American parents first put Aleksandar on the record books as a baby boy name in 1967, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 56 Aleksandars were born — ranking #2,163 that year. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 30% of all recorded Aleksandars. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #3,982 among baby boy names with 27 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 1K Aleksandars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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## Variants & Related Forms of Aleksandar

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Aleksandar. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Aca
* [Ace](/ace)
* Aco
* [Aleksa](/aleksa)
* [Sandi](/sandi)
* Saša
* Sasho
* Saško
* Sašo
* [Skender](/skender)

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## Notable people named Aleksandar

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia. 

* ●Technoblade (1999–2022), American YouTuber, real name Alexander, surname not made public
* ●Alexander (1927–2023), British sculptor and conceptual artist
* ●Alexander Aigner (1909–1988), Austrian mathematician
* ●Aleksandr Akimov (1953–1986), Russian nuclear engineer who died in Chernobyl
* ●Alexander Albon (born 1996), Thai-British racing driver
* ●Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov (1883–1946), Russian composer
* ●Aleksander Allila (1890–?), Finnish politician
* ●Alexander Argov (1914–1995), Russian-born Israeli composer

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander)

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## Names that sound like Aleksandar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aleksandar is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Aleksander](/aleksander)
* [Aleksandr](/aleksandr)
* [Alexandre](/alexandre)
* [Alexander](/alexander)
* [Alexandru](/alexandru)
* [Alessandro](/alessandro)
* Salamander

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Aleksandar

What does the name Aleksandar mean?

Alexander is a masculine name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.

What is the origin of the name Aleksandar?

Aleksandar has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Bulgarian, Macedonian, Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian.

How popular is Aleksandar in 2026?

In 2026, Aleksandar ranks #3,982 among boys' names in the U.S., with 27 babies given the name that year.

When was Aleksandar most popular?

Aleksandar reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #2,153 that year with 56 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Aleksandar most popular?

Aleksandar has historically been most popular in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aleksandar.

Is Aleksandar a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aleksandar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Aleksandar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aleksandar include Birl, Bueford, Jimie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Aleksandar?

Common variants and related forms of Aleksandar include Aca, Ace, Aco, Aleksa, Sandi, Saša. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

[👦BirlPeak #2153](/birl)[👦BuefordPeak #2153](/bueford)[👦JimiePeak #2153](/jimie)[👦DoilPeak #2153](/doil)[👦EgidioPeak #2153](/egidio)[👦WallerPeak #2153](/waller)[👦NievesPeak #2153](/nieves)[👦TsuneoPeak #2153](/tsuneo)

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## About the name Aleksandar 

Aleksandar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Aleksandar's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #2,153\. Use the chart and map above to compare Aleksandar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2005 → ](/year/2005)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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