Aleksandrs
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Aleksandrs is a Greek name meaning “defender of men”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Aleksandrs
Aleksandrs is a name of Greek origin, functioning as the Latvian equivalent of the globally recognized name Alexander. The name is composed of the Greek elements alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man. It rose to prominence through the historical legacy of Alexander the Great, whose military campaigns facilitated the widespread adoption of the name across Europe and the Near East. The linguistic structure reflects the evolution of Hellenic naming practices into the varied phonological systems of Baltic languages.
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Gender Usage of the Name Aleksandrs
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Aleksandrs is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Aleksandrs
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Aleksandrs is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 23K births |
| Canada | — | — |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 16.4M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Aleksandrs was last recorded at #8,283 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2023) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #620 in 2013. Its lowest recorded position was #8,789 in 2020. Over the last 8 years (2015–2023) the name fell -2598 places (from #5,685 to #8,283).
Characteristics of the Name Aleksandrs
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 10 letters — Very Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- A — Boy Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Aleksandrs is a four-syllable name with a complex, weighted phonetic construction. Its connection to the legacy of Alexander the Great establishes a Strong & Powerful and Elegant & Timeless aesthetic. The prolonged syllable count conveys a formal and sophisticated air.
Middle Names For Aleksandrs
Middle names used with AleksandrsMethodology
Aleksandrs is most frequently used with: Aleksandrs Karlis
Middle name suggestions for AleksandrsMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Aleksandrs is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “r”.
Examples: Aleksandrs Roger · Aleksandrs Randy · Aleksandrs Rufus · Aleksandrs Ruben · Aleksandrs Roman. View all 81 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Aleksandrs
Sound Like Aleksandrs Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Alexandros · Aleksandras · Aleksandros
Spelled Like Aleksandrs Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Aleksandras · Aleksandros · Aleksandr · View all 12 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Anthony · Andrew · Alexander · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Aleksandrs Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: James · Charles · Miles · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Alexander · Jeremiah · Leonardo · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Aleksandrs”
Dictionary Meaning of "Aleksandrs"Methodology
a male given name from Russian
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алекса́ндр (Aleksándr)
A respelling of the English male given name Alexander
A respelling of the French male given name Alexandre
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How to Spell Aleksandrs in ASL
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- l
- e
- k
- s
- a
- n
- d
- r
- s
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