Aleksander vs Constantine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleksander

Boy #1,676 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Scandinavian Russian Eastern European Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,676
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alek, Alex, Olek

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aleksander Rank #1,676
Constantine Rank #1,611

Constantine is more popular, ranked #1611 vs #1676 for Aleksander.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksander ___

  • Aleksander James
  • Aleksander John
  • Aleksander William
  • Aleksander Nikolaj
  • Aleksander Piotr
  • Aleksander Casimir

Constantine ___

  • Constantine James
  • Constantine George
  • Constantine Henry
  • Constantine Alexander
  • Constantine Porphyrios
  • Constantine Leo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksander

Nikolaj Sebastian Maximilian Anastasia Katarzyna

If you choose Constantine

Maximus Theodosia Leonidas Cornelia Augustus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksander or Constantine more popular?

Constantine is more popular, ranked #1611 compared to Aleksander at #1676 in the United States.

What do Aleksander and Constantine mean?

Aleksander means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Constantine means "firm, unwavering" (Latin origin).

Are Aleksander and Constantine boy or girl names?

Aleksander is primarily a boy name. Constantine is primarily a boy name.

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