Zander
ZAN-dər
Popularity
#378
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
27,968
Peak Year
#1,600 in 2013
First Recorded
1915
Style
Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Zander is of Greek origin, a short form of Alexander, meaning "defending warrior" or "protector of mankind."
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Zander Diamond
Scottish professional football player
Zander Bleck
American singer and songwriter
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