Zander

Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Greek — Short form of Alexander

Boy's name · #397 in the US (2025) · 2010s wave

Popularity over time

Zander first appeared in 1915, vanished from the records entirely for 52 years, and since returning in 1987 has climbed back to #397. About 29,000 boys have carried it in all.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 45 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Zander ranks in other countries and regions.

#226 in Scotland (2025) · #395 in N. Ireland (2025) · #555 in Canada (2025) · #829 in Ireland (2025) · #934 in England & Wales (2025) · #960 in Ecuador (2025) · #1,143 in Sweden (2025) · #3,562 in Austria (2025) · #489 in New Zealand (2023) · #7,034 in France (2018) · #1,011 in Poland (2015) · #1,377 in Belgium (2012).

Famous Zanders

Zander Clark — Scottish footballer (born 1992)
Zander Fagerson — Scottish rugby union player (born 1966)
Zander Schloss — American musician, actor and composer (born 1961)
Zander Horvath — American football player (born 1999)
Zander Diamond — Scottish footballer (born 1985)

In stories & tradition

Zander Rice — Logan (film)

What Zanders become

Among 32 notable people named Zander:

Sports figures appear 2.79× more often than among typical names — e.g. Zander Clark, Scottish footballer (born 1992).

Similar names: Xander · Maximus · Zane · Phoenix · Evander · Santino

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