Iskander
i-skan-der,
is-ka-nder
US Popularity:26525
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:Protector of men
Iskander is a masculine name in Arabic, Egyptian, Indonesian, Malay, and Persian, derived from the Greek Aléxandros. With its heroic meaning “protector of men,” it's understandable why this handsome title has been borne by many rulers throughout history. Alexander's popularity and inspired variants across the globe are likely due to the renowned Alexander the Great, an ancient Macedonian king famed for his conquests. Iskander shows language in motion—a name that has evolved through various languages and cultures to be the noble appellation it is today.
Iskander Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Iskander is currently #26525 in U.S. births
Boy:Iskander is currently #12916 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#12916
in 2023
- 2787
from 2021
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