Aleksandr vs Demian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleksandr

Boy #2,482 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Serbian Bulgarian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,482
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sasha, Alex, Alek

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Demian

Boy #2,348 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"connected to Damia, goddess of the harvest"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Russian Eastern European Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,348
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Dem

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksandr Rank #2,482
Demian Rank #2,348

Demian is more popular, ranked #2348 vs #2482 for Aleksandr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksandr ___

  • Aleksandr Nikolai
  • Aleksandr Dmitri
  • Aleksandr Ivan
  • Aleksandr Mikhail
  • Aleksandr Sergei

Demian ___

  • Demian Alexander
  • Demian Matthias
  • Demian Felix
  • Demian Ernst
  • Demian Ludwig
  • Demian Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aleksandr

Natasha Dmitri Ekaterina Ivan Sofia

If you choose Demian

Sinclair Emil Hesse Franz Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksandr or Demian more popular?

Demian is more popular, ranked #2348 compared to Aleksandr at #2482 in the United States.

What do Aleksandr and Demian mean?

Aleksandr means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Demian means "connected to Damia, goddess of the harvest" (Greek origin).

Are Aleksandr and Demian boy or girl names?

Aleksandr is primarily a boy name. Demian is primarily a boy name.

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