Aleksander vs Aris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleksander

Boy #1,676 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shortened form of Aristotle: best purpose"

Origin: Greek

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Aleksander Rank #1,676

Aris Rank #1,514

Aris is more popular, ranked #1514 vs #1676 for Aleksander.

Is Aleksander or Aris more popular?

Aris is more popular, ranked #1514 compared to Aleksander at #1676 in the United States.

What do Aleksander and Aris mean?

Aleksander means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Aris means "shortened form of Aristotle: best purpose" (Greek origin).

Are Aleksander and Aris boy or girl names?

Aleksander is primarily a boy name. Aris is primarily a boy name.