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Zander

ZAN-dər

Popularity

#378

falling

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

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Zander Diamond

    Scottish professional football player

  • Zander Bleck

    American singer and songwriter

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

StrongBraveProtectiveIntelligentAdventurous

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