Aleksandr vs Yulian

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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Yulian

Boy #2,345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,345
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yulik, Yuli

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksandr Rank #2,482
Yulian Rank #2,345

Yulian is more popular, ranked #2345 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

Yulian ___

  • Yulian Mikhail
  • Yulian Sergei
  • Yulian Alexei
  • Yulian Ivan
  • Yulian Boris
  • Yulian Dmitri

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksandr

Natasha Dmitri Ekaterina Ivan Sofia

If you choose Yulian

Yulia Natasha Irina Konstantin Andrei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksandr or Yulian more popular?

Yulian is more popular, ranked #2345 compared to Aleksandr at #2482 in the United States.

What do Aleksandr and Yulian mean?

Aleksandr means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Yulian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin origin).

Are Aleksandr and Yulian boy or girl names?

Aleksandr is primarily a boy name. Yulian is primarily a boy name.

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