Aleksander vs Ivar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleksander

Boy #1,676 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Polish Scandinavian Russian Eastern European Greek

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Boy #1,524 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yew warrior, bow warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish Danish Viking

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Aleksander Rank #1,676

Ivar Rank #1,524

Ivar is more popular, ranked #1524 vs #1676 for Aleksander.

Is Aleksander or Ivar more popular?

Ivar is more popular, ranked #1524 compared to Aleksander at #1676 in the United States.

What do Aleksander and Ivar mean?

Aleksander means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ivar means "yew warrior, bow warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Aleksander and Ivar boy or girl names?

Aleksander is primarily a boy name. Ivar is primarily a boy name.