What origin is the name Iskandar?

Iskandar comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Iskandar a popular name?

Iskandar is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Iskandar?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Iskandar — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Iskandar

Q: Is Iskandar a rare name?

Yes. Iskandar does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Iskandar

Iskandar

Boy

arabic

3 syllables

Iskandar is an arabic boy's name meaning "The Arabic form of the name Alexander. It historically refers to the Greek king Alexander the Great.".

The meaning of Iskandar is "The Arabic form of the name Alexander. It historically refers to the Greek king Alexander the Great." — a boy name of arabic origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

The Arabic form of the name Alexander. It historically refers to the Greek king Alexander the Great.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Iskandar

Very rare in US records

What does Iskandar mean?

Iskandar is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "The Arabic form of the name Alexander. It historically refers to the Greek king Alexander the Great.".