Iskender
Meaning
"Defender of men; protector of people"
Origin: Greek via Turkish/Persian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #27,653
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Isk, Isko, Isken
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"Defender of men; protector of people"
Origin: Greek via Turkish/Persian
Iskender is more popular, ranked #27653 vs #27744 for Jaleil.
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Iskender is more popular, ranked #27653 compared to Jaleil at #27744 in the United States.
Iskender means "Defender of men; protector of people" (Greek via Turkish/Persian origin).
Iskender is primarily a boy name. Jaleil is primarily a boy name.