UK boy's name
Aleksandrs
Variant of Alexander, a masculine name of Greek origin meaning "defender of men".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aleksandrs is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aleksandrs popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 12 births.
This profile covers 85 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2007 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 84 living people in the UK are called Aleksandrs. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aleksandrs ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 12 boys were registered as Aleksandrs.
- • About 84 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aleksandrs as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
12 births
Estimated living
84
2026
Meaning
What does Aleksandrs mean?
The name Aleksandrs has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "alexandros," which means "defender of men" or "protector of men." The name is a compound of the Greek words "alexo," meaning "to defend" or "to protect," and "andros," meaning "man."
The oldest recorded use of the name Aleksandrs can be traced back to the 4th century BC, when it was borne by Alexander the Great, the renowned Macedonian king and military commander. Alexander the Great, who lived from 356 BC to 323 BC, was one of the most successful military leaders in ancient history, conquering vast territories and establishing one of the largest empires of the ancient world.
Throughout history, the name Aleksandrs has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most famous was Alexander Nevsky, a prince of Novgorod and Grand Prince of Vladimir, who lived from 1220 to 1263. He is revered as a national hero in Russia for his military victories against the Swedes and the Teutonic Knights.
Another prominent figure with the name Aleksandrs was Alexander Pushkin, the renowned Russian poet and playwright, who lived from 1799 to 1837. Pushkin is considered the founder of modern Russian literature and is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the Russian language.
In the realm of science, Aleksandrs was the name of Alexander Graham Bell, the Scottish-born inventor and scientist who lived from 1847 to 1922. Bell is best known for his groundbreaking work in the field of telecommunications, including the invention of the telephone.
Aleksandrs was also the name of Alexander Fleming, the Scottish bacteriologist and Nobel Prize winner, who lived from 1881 to 1955. Fleming is celebrated for his discovery of penicillin, which revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections and saved countless lives.
Despite its ancient Greek origins, the name Aleksandrs has been adopted and used across various cultures and languages, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. It has been a popular name throughout history, borne by numerous influential figures in various fields, including military leaders, writers, scientists, and inventors.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aleksandrs over time
The chart below shows babies named Aleksandrs registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aleksandrs, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleksandrs by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aleksandrs was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #2896 | 70 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3587 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Aleksandrs
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aleksandrs: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aleksandrs in the UK right now?
In 2022, Aleksandrs was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aleksandrs most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 12 babies registered as Aleksandrs in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aleksandrs?
Variant of Alexander, a masculine name of Greek origin meaning "defender of men".
How many people are called Aleksandrs in the UK?
A total of 85 babies have been registered as Aleksandrs across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.