Oleksandr
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Oleksandr: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2025.
The Ukrainian form of Alexander, Oleksandr derives from the Greek *Alexandros*, meaning “defender of men.” It is a name carried by two prominent modern sportsmen: boxer Oleksandr Usyk, heavyweight champion, and footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko, who won multiple Premier League titles with Manchester City. Though no major place bears the name directly, its root is found in countless towns named Alexandria worldwide. While Alexander has been a Scottish classic for centuries, Oleksandr offers a distinctive, international variant that has gained visibility in Scotland thanks to Ukrainian migration and the global fame of its bearers—a choice that bridges tradition and contemporary cultural connections.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20254 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6474 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2025
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y