Sofia vs Iskender

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sofia

Boy #27,765 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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Sofia Rank #27,765

Iskender Rank #27,653

Iskender is more popular, ranked #27653 vs #27765 for Sofia.

Is Sofia or Iskender more popular?

Iskender is more popular, ranked #27653 compared to Sofia at #27765 in the United States.

What do Sofia and Iskender mean?

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

Are Sofia and Iskender boy or girl names?

Sofia is primarily a boy name. Iskender is primarily a boy name.