Alexandr vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexandr Rank #890
Lara Rank #740

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #890 for Alexandr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexandr ___

  • Alexandr Grace
  • Alexandr Marie
  • Alexandr Rose
  • Alexandr Sofia
  • Alexandr Elena
  • Alexandr Nika

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexandr

Natasha Dmitri Katerina Nikolai Irina

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandr or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Alexandr at #890 in the United States.

What do Alexandr and Lara mean?

Alexandr means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Alexandr and Lara boy or girl names?

Alexandr is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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