Aleksandras
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- ah-lek-SAHN-drahs
- Origin
- Greek
Aleksandras is a boys' name of Greek origin, meaning “defender of men”. Too few babies were given it in the latest year to rank.
What does Aleksandras mean?
Greek: Lithuanian form of Alexander
“defender of men”
Lithuanian form of Alexander, the name of Alexander the Great, king of Macedon.
Is Aleksandras a girl's or a boy's name?
Aleksandras is a boys' name.
How popular is Aleksandras in the UK?
No boys in the UK were given it in 2025, or too few to be listed. Its busiest year was 2010, with 5 boys.
Aleksandras in the UK, year by year
| Year | Boys | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | #3,596 |
| 2017 | 0 | – |
| 2016 | 1 | #6,416 |
| 2015 | 5 | #3,527 |
| 2014 | 3 | #4,829 |
| 2013 | 5 | #3,466 |
| 2012 | 3 | #4,999 |
| 2011 | 0 | – |
| 2010 | 5 | #3,478 |
| 2009 | 0 | – |
| 2008 | 0 | – |
| 2007 | 3 | #4,486 |
| 2006 | 1 | #5,377 |
Nicknames for Aleksandras
- Aleksas
Names like Aleksandras
Names given in the same years and the same naming tradition, with a similar sound.
Lucas, Sebastian, Oliver, Jacob, Zachary, Harrison, Leonidas, Alfie, Charlie, Mason, Archie, Max
Names related to Aleksandras
More Greek names
Luca, Theodore, Sophia, George, Theo, Sofia, Alexander, Penelope, Phoebe, Margot, Luke, Chloe, Sophie, Zoe, Iris, Maisie
Sources
Figures from Baby names in England and Wales (Office for National Statistics), Babies' first names (National Records of Scotland) and Baby names (Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency). Nameling last updated them on 20 October 2026. How the figures are worked out, and the data to download.
To cite this page: Nameling, “Aleksandras: name meaning, origin and popularity”, https://www.nameling.co.uk/names/aleksandras, updated 20 October 2026.