Iskender vs Shafay

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 #27,578 Most Popular

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Iskender Rank #27,653

Shafay Rank #27,578

Shafay is more popular, ranked #27578 vs #27653 for Iskender.

Is Iskender or Shafay more popular?

Shafay is more popular, ranked #27578 compared to Iskender at #27653 in the United States.

What do Iskender and Shafay mean?

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

Are Iskender and Shafay boy or girl names?

Iskender is primarily a boy name. Shafay is primarily a boy name.