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Zander
BoyMeaning of Zander: Greek: 'defender of men'
Zander is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 408th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 651st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#408
804 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#651
57 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
28,786
First recorded 1915 · peak 2013
Trend
falling
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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