UK boy's name
Alexandar
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "defender of mankind".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alexandar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Alexandar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 8 births.
This profile covers 64 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1997 to 2021. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 64 living people in the UK are called Alexandar. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alexandar ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 8 boys were registered as Alexandar.
- • About 64 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alexandar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
8 births
Estimated living
64
2026
Meaning
What does Alexandar mean?
The name Alexandar is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means "defender of men" or "protector of men." It is a combination of the Greek words "alexo," meaning "to defend" or "to protect," and "andros," meaning "man." The name has its origins in ancient Greece, dating back to the 4th century BC.
One of the most famous historical figures with this name is Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king and military commander who lived from 356 BC to 323 BC. He is known for his conquests that stretched from Greece to India, and for spreading Greek culture and ideas throughout the ancient world. The name Alexandar became popular across Europe and the Middle East due to his legendary exploits and achievements.
The name Alexandar appears in various ancient texts, including the works of the Greek historians Plutarch and Arrian, who wrote extensively about Alexander the Great's life and conquests. It is also mentioned in the Bible, as there are several individuals named Alexander in the New Testament.
Throughout history, there have been many notable figures who bore the name Alexandar. One example is Alexander Nevsky, a Russian prince and military leader who lived from 1220 to 1263 AD. He is renowned for his victories against the Swedes and the Teutonic Knights, which earned him the title "Grand Prince of Novgorod."
Another prominent figure is Alexander Pushkin, the renowned Russian poet and playwright who lived from 1799 to 1837. He is considered the founder of modern Russian literature and is best known for his works such as "Eugene Onegin" and "Boris Godunov."
In the field of science, we have Alexander Graham Bell, the Scottish-born inventor who lived from 1847 to 1922. He is credited with the invention of the telephone and made significant contributions to the field of communication technology.
Lastly, Alexandar Karađorđević was the King of Yugoslavia from 1921 to 1934. He played a crucial role in the unification of the South Slavic lands and the establishment of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, which later became Yugoslavia.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Alexandar, a name with roots in ancient Greece and a rich cultural and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alexandar over time
The chart below shows babies named Alexandar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alexandar, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alexandar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alexandar 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 | #4062 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3983 | 34 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3747 | 19 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Alexandar
- 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
Alexandar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alexandar in the UK right now?
In 2021, Alexandar was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Alexandar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 8 babies registered as Alexandar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alexandar?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "defender of mankind".
How many people are called Alexandar in the UK?
A total of 64 babies have been registered as Alexandar across the 16 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.