b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Aleksanteri

“Aleksanteri is the Finnish form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Ἀλέξανδρος), meaning "defender of men" from the elements alexein (to defend) and aner (man).”

Finnish · Boy · 5 syllables

A
Top 500

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#386
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables5
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters11
Numerology7 Chaldean 5
Global rank#386

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Aleksanteri

Aleksanteri is the Finnish form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Ἀλέξανδρος), meaning "defender of men" from the elements alexein (to defend) and aner (man).

Cross-referenced with Wikidata/Wikipedia. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.

Etymology

Aleksanteri is the Finnish form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Ἀλέξανδρος), meaning "defender of men" from the elements alexein (to defend) and aner (man). The name is primarily used in Finland and other Scandinavian countries, with historical prominence due to various Finnish rulers and figures bearing the name, particularly during periods of Russian and Swedish influence in Nordic history.

Aleksanteri currently ranks #386 in the United States as a boy's name.

Variants & nicknames

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

Finnish names that sit beautifully beside Aleksanteri

Similar names you might like

Names starting with A

Names that sound like Aleksanteri

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Alexander
Unisex English

"Alexander derives from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man), meaning "defender of…"

Global rank #2 View name
Aleksander
Boy Polish

"Aleksander means "defender of men" and derives from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements alexein (to defend) and…"

Global rank #4 View name
Alessandro
Boy Italian

"The given name 'Alessandro' means 'defender of the people' and its linguistic root is from the Greek name 'Alexandros', derived…"

Global rank #5 View name
Alejandro
Unisex Spanish

"Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men" from the elements…"

Global rank #8 View name
Alexandre
Unisex French

"Alexandre derives from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man), meaning "defender of…"

Global rank #11 View name
Alessandra
Girl Italian

"Alessandra is the Italian and Spanish feminine form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men"…"

Global rank #18 View name
Aleksandra
Girl Russian

"Aleksandra is the Slavic feminine form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men" (from alexein…"

Global rank #22 View name
Alejandra
Unisex Spanish

"Alejandra is the Spanish feminine form of Alejandro, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Alexandros), which combines "alexein" (to defend)…"

Global rank #31 View name
Aleksandr
Boy Russian

"Aleksandr means "defender of men" and derives from the Greek elements "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man), filtered through Latin…"

Global rank #46 View name
Alexandra
Unisex English

"Alexandra derives from the Greek name Alexandros, combining "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man), meaning "defender of men." The name…"

Global rank #49 View name
Alexandr
Unisex Czech

"Alexandr means "defender of men" and derives from the Greek elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man)."

Global rank #74 View name
Allegonda
Girl Germanic

"Allegonda derives from Germanic elements "all" (whole/entire) and "gund" (battle), meaning "entire battle" or "complete warrior." The name was used…"

Global rank #99 View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Boys

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top
Follow & Connect