Aleksandar

Meaning of Aleksandar

Aleksandar, a masculine given name etymologically derived from the ancient Greek Alexandros—combining alexein (“to defend”) with anthropos (“man”)—serves as the South Slavic adaptation most prominently found in Serbian contexts, where it is phonetically realized as [ʌlɛkˈsændɑr]. In Russian usage, the name appears with a slightly attenuated final vowel ([ʌlɛkˈsændər]), while in contemporary Anglo-American environments it is typically rendered [ˌæl ɛkˈsæn dər]. Historically embraced by Balkan dynasties and military elites, Aleksandar evokes connotations of leadership, martial responsibility, and sovereign duty. Between 2020 and 2024, recorded occurrences in the United States spanned from 21 to 28 per annum—positioning the name within the 897–915 rank interval—thereby evidencing a modest yet consistent preference among parents seeking an etymologically precise and culturally resonant variant of the more ubiquitous Alexander.