Boy name
Aleksander name meaning
“defender of people; protector of men”
Aleksander means “defender of people” or “protector of men.” It derives from Greek Alexandros, combining alexein, “to defend,” with andr-, the stem of anēr, “man.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it recalls Alexander the Great and is related to the Turkish form İskender.
What does Aleksander mean?
Defender of people; protector of men
In Turkish: insanları koruyan; insanların savunucusu
Aleksander is one of several European forms of an ancient name expressing protection and defense. Its best-known historical association is Alexander the Great, called Büyük İskender in Turkish. İskender, Alexander and Aleksandr are established forms of the same name in different languages.
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Origin of the name Aleksander
Aleksander derives from Greek Alexandros, combining alexein, 'to defend', with andr-, the stem of anēr, 'man'.
How to pronounce Aleksander
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aleksandeɾ/ |
Is Aleksander a boy’s name?
Yes, Aleksander is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Aleksander does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Aleksander
- Aleksander Demoğlu · b. 1876
- Aleksander Panayotoviç Andreadi · b. 1907
FAQ about the name Aleksander
What is the meaning of Aleksander?
Aleksander means “defender of people; protector of men”. Aleksander derives from Greek Alexandros, combining alexein, 'to defend', with andr-, the stem of anēr, 'man'.
Is Aleksander a boy’s name?
Yes, Aleksander is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Aleksander in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Aleksander nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Aleksander?
Aleksander is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Aleksander have?
Aleksander has 4 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Aleksander?
Aleksander does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Aleksander?
Notable people named Aleksander include Aleksander Demoğlu, Aleksander Panayotoviç Andreadi.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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