Zander

The name Zander peaked for girls at #12751 in 2004. Zander is also used for boys, ranking #397 in 2025.

The name Zander is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "defending men".

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On the rise as an independent name: Zander and Xander are both widely used can increasingly be found as characters in movies and on TV. 

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The name Zander is currently ranked #397 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #230 in 2013. The name is most popular in North Dakota, West Virginia, and South Dakota. Zander is occasionally used for girls in 2018.

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