UK boy's name
Alexandr
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.
Alexandr is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Alexandr 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 2012, with 10 births.
This profile covers 69 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2009 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 69 living people in the UK are called Alexandr. 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
- • Alexandr ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 10 boys were registered as Alexandr.
- • About 69 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alexandr 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
2012
10 births
Estimated living
69
2026
Meaning
What does Alexandr mean?
The name Alexandr has its origins in the ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the 4th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "Alexandros," which means "defender of men" or "protector of men." The name was popularized by Alexander the Great, one of the most renowned military leaders and conquerors in history, who lived from 356 BC to 323 BC.
In ancient Greek mythology, the name Alexandr was associated with heroic figures and warriors. It was a name often given to sons born into noble or royal families, as it carried connotations of strength, courage, and leadership. The name's popularity spread throughout the ancient Mediterranean world as the Greek culture and language influenced various regions.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Alexandr can be found in the writings of ancient Greek historians, such as Arrian and Plutarch, who documented the life and conquests of Alexander the Great. The name also appears in various ancient texts and inscriptions from the Hellenistic period, a testament to its widespread use in the ancient world.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Alexandr. One of the most famous is Alexander Nevsky (1220-1263), a celebrated Russian prince and military leader who defended his lands against Swedish and German invaders. Another prominent figure is Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837), considered the founder of modern Russian literature and one of the greatest poets in the Russian language.
In the realm of science and philosophy, Alexandr Oparin (1894-1980) was a Soviet biochemist and pioneer in the study of the origin of life, while Alexandr Bogdanov (1873-1928) was a Russian philosopher, novelist, and revolutionary. Additionally, Alexandr Solzhenitsyn (1918-2008), a Soviet and Russian novelist, is renowned for his literary works that exposed the harsh realities of the Soviet gulag system.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Alexandr, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry associated with this ancient and enduring name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alexandr over time
The chart below shows babies named Alexandr registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Alexandr, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alexandr by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alexandr 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 | #3963 | 14 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3447 | 49 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2837 | 6 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Alexandr
- 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
Alexandr: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alexandr in the UK right now?
In 2022, Alexandr was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Alexandr most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 10 babies registered as Alexandr in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alexandr?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "defender of men".
How many people are called Alexandr in the UK?
A total of 69 babies have been registered as Alexandr across the 13 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.