What does the name Zander mean?

The name Zander means "Defender of Man".

What is the origin of the name Zander?

Zander is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 864 babies were named Zander in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Zander is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 864 ↘

All-Time Total: 27,932

Peak Year: 2013

Zander is a modern variant of Alexander, which comes from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of the people."

Boy names closely related to Zander

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Girl names closely related to Zander

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Names with similar meaning to Zander

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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