NAME PROFILE
Bohdan
Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning defender of the people. This name suggests a person who is courageous, reliable, and deeply committed to protecting and supporting those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 925 |
| Gender | Male (14% / 86%) |
| Peak year | 1952 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1950 |
| Most recent | 2018 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 67%NJ — 11%PA — 11%CO — 6%FL — 6%
Notable People
Aleck 'Rice' Miller (Blues musician, Sonny Boy Williamson II) · Aleck Guinness (Actor, Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars) · Aleck Loker (Historian, 'La Florida') · Aleck Bovick (Actress, 'Tampisaw') · Aleck Belcher (Professional Athlete, basketball player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
AlLexLecky
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