Zander
Zander is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of men.
Origin and history
Zander is a modern variant spelling of Xander, which originated as a diminutive of Alexander. Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, it translates to 'defender of men'. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a standalone given name.
Popularity in the United States
28,750 babies in the United States have been named Zander since 1880. It ranks #694 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #329.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.6 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- MI (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 9 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 288 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,253 |
| 2010-2019 | 14,146 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,036 |
Famous people named Zander
- Zander Schloss: Musician, Actor
- Zander Bogaerts: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Zander evolved from Alexander, morphing from a nickname into an independent registered first name.
- The 'Z' initial offers a modern alternative to the traditional 'Xander' spelling.