Aleksandar vs Athanasius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athanasius

Boy #4,292 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, undying"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Christian Eastern European Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,292
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Athan, Thane, Nasty (historical Greek slang)

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksandar Rank #4,162
Athanasius Rank #4,292

Aleksandar is more popular, ranked #4162 vs #4292 for Athanasius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksandar ___

  • Aleksandar Nikola
  • Aleksandar Stefan
  • Aleksandar Lazar
  • Aleksandar Marko
  • Aleksandar Ivan
  • Aleksandar Petar

Athanasius ___

  • Athanasius James
  • Athanasius Michael
  • Athanasius John
  • Athanasius Paul
  • Athanasius Luke
  • Athanasius George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksandar

Nikola Stefan Teodora Milica Marko

If you choose Athanasius

Cornelius Ignatius Theodora Anastasia Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksandar or Athanasius more popular?

Aleksandar is more popular, ranked #4162 compared to Athanasius at #4292 in the United States.

What do Aleksandar and Athanasius mean?

Aleksandar means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Athanasius means "immortal, undying" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Aleksandar and Athanasius boy or girl names?

Aleksandar is primarily a boy name. Athanasius is primarily a boy name.

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