Iskandar is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the name Alexander. It means 'defender of mankind' or 'victorious'. This name has been popularized by historical figures such as Alexander the Great and has since been adopted across various cultures, including those of Muslim and Middle Eastern descent.
"The name Iskandar experienced a gap of seven years between occurrences, with five births each in 2010 and 2017. However, there was an increase to six births in 2020, resulting in a total of sixteen children named Iskandar born over this period."