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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2025 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).