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Aleksandar

Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aleksandar: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2016.

Aleksandar is the Slavic form of Alexander, drawn from the Greek Alexandros, meaning “defender of men.” The most famous bearer in recent history is King Aleksandar I of Yugoslavia, who unified the country in 1918 and is memorialised in monuments across the Balkans. The name also belongs to Aleksandar Hemon, the acclaimed Bosnian-American novelist, and Aleksandar Vučić, Serbia’s current president. While no Scottish place directly bears the name, the root connects to countless Alexandrias worldwide, including the ancient Egyptian city founded by Alexander the Great. In Scotland, Aleksandar remains a

Boy 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20163 babies
Latest (2017)
#7333 babies
Total births
6since 2016
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2016 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).