Timur vs Aleksandr

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timur

Boy #2,615 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"iron"

Origin: Turkic

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Boy #2,482 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Timur Rank #2,615

Aleksandr Rank #2,482

Aleksandr is more popular, ranked #2482 vs #2615 for Timur.

Is Timur or Aleksandr more popular?

Aleksandr is more popular, ranked #2482 compared to Timur at #2615 in the United States.

What do Timur and Aleksandr mean?

Timur means "iron" (Turkic origin). Aleksandr means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Timur and Aleksandr boy or girl names?

Timur is primarily a boy name. Aleksandr is primarily a boy name.