Aleksandar vs Cyprus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleksandar

Boy #4,162 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Macedonian Bulgarian Slavic Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,162
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aleks, Sasha, Sandro

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cyprus

Boy #4,267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the island of Cyprus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,267
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cy, Cip

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aleksandar Rank #4,162
Cyprus Rank #4,267

Aleksandar is more popular, ranked #4162 vs #4267 for Cyprus.

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

Cyprus ___

  • Cyprus James
  • Cyprus Lee
  • Cyprus River
  • Cyprus Stone
  • Cyprus Reid
  • Cyprus Hawk

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksandar

Nikola Stefan Teodora Milica Marko

If you choose Cyprus

Atlas Caspian Zara Indigo Rio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksandar or Cyprus more popular?

Aleksandar is more popular, ranked #4162 compared to Cyprus at #4267 in the United States.

What do Aleksandar and Cyprus mean?

Aleksandar means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Cyprus means "from the island of Cyprus" (Greek origin).

Are Aleksandar and Cyprus boy or girl names?

Aleksandar is primarily a boy name. Cyprus is primarily a boy name.

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