Faraji vs Iskender

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iskender

Boy #27,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Defender of men; protector of people"

Origin: Greek via Turkish/Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Persian Central Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,653
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Isk, Isko, Isken

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Popularity Comparison

Faraji Rank #27,623
Iskender Rank #27,653

Faraji is more popular, ranked #27623 vs #27653 for Iskender.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faraji ___

No pairings available yet.

Iskender ___

  • Iskender Demir
  • Iskender Kaan
  • Iskender Yilmaz
  • Iskender Emir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faraji or Iskender more popular?

Faraji is more popular, ranked #27623 compared to Iskender at #27653 in the United States.

What do Faraji and Iskender mean?

Iskender means "Defender of men; protector of people" (Greek via Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Faraji and Iskender boy or girl names?

Faraji is primarily a boy name. Iskender is primarily a boy name.

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