Aleksander
Aleksander is a boy name of Polish origin, meaning Defender of mankind.
What Aleksander means
Defender of mankind.
Aleksander is a long name at 10 letters, which usually means a nickname will appear whether you plan one or not, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop. Its 4 vowels give it a flowing rhythm.
Where Aleksander comes from
Polish names combine Slavic compounds with saints' names, and most have a warm diminutive form used far more often than the full one.
Aleksander is recorded as Polish in origin. Browse other Polish names.
How popular is Aleksander?
Aleksander sits outside the top 100 boy names we currently track. For many parents that is the appeal: a name with genuine history behind it that has not been picked up by everyone at once.
The character of Aleksander
The thread we file Aleksander under is strength — worth following if that association is what caught your attention in the first place.
Themes: Strong
Names like Aleksander
These share Aleksander's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Arthur — Bear; noble and courageous.
- Atlas — Enduring; the Titan who bears the sky.
- Ace — The number one; unity and excellence.
- Achilles — The great warrior hero.
- Aleksandar — Defender of mankind.
- Alessandro — Defender of mankind.
- Alessio — Defender.
- Angus — One strength; unique choice.
- Archie — Truly bold and brave.
- Ares — God of war.
- Ariki — Chief; a high-born leader.
- Augustus — Great, venerable and majestic.