Aleksandr vs Marek

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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Marek

Boy #2,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Hungarian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,473
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksandr Rank #2,482
Marek Rank #2,473

Marek is more popular, ranked #2473 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

Marek ___

  • Marek Jan
  • Marek Tomas
  • Marek Stefan
  • Marek Josef
  • Marek Adam
  • Marek Jakub

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aleksandr

Natasha Dmitri Ekaterina Ivan Sofia

If you choose Marek

Jakub Tomas Lukas Anna Karolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksandr or Marek more popular?

Marek is more popular, ranked #2473 compared to Aleksandr at #2482 in the United States.

What do Aleksandr and Marek mean?

Aleksandr means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Marek means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Aleksandr and Marek boy or girl names?

Aleksandr is primarily a boy name. Marek is primarily a boy name.

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