Iskender vs Samej

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iskender

Boy #27,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Defender of men; protector of people"

Origin: Greek via Turkish/Persian

Turkish Persian Central Asian Muslim

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Boy #27,565 Most Popular

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Iskender Rank #27,653

Samej Rank #27,565

Samej is more popular, ranked #27565 vs #27653 for Iskender.

Is Iskender or Samej more popular?

Samej is more popular, ranked #27565 compared to Iskender at #27653 in the United States.

What do Iskender and Samej mean?

Iskender means "Defender of men; protector of people" (Greek via Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Iskender and Samej boy or girl names?

Iskender is primarily a boy name. Samej is primarily a boy name.