Sikander vs Iskender

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sikander

Boy #27,579 Most Popular

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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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Sikander Rank #27,579

Iskender Rank #27,653

Sikander is more popular, ranked #27579 vs #27653 for Iskender.

Is Sikander or Iskender more popular?

Sikander is more popular, ranked #27579 compared to Iskender at #27653 in the United States.

What do Sikander and Iskender mean?

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

Are Sikander and Iskender boy or girl names?

Sikander is primarily a boy name. Iskender is primarily a boy name.