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Zander

Zander: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name#397 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈzΓ¦n.dɚ/ Β· /ˈzɑːndΙ™/

Meaning and origin of Zander

  • A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, variant of Xander.

How popular is Zander?

#397boys, 2025
804U.S. babies in 2025
#230peak rank (2013)
28,786babies since 1880

Since 1880, 36 girls and 28,750 boys in the U.S. have been named Zander (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12751 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #230 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #397 for boys, with 804 babies given the name.

188019201960200020251,600 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Zander FAQ

What does the name Zander mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, variant of Xander.

How popular is the name Zander?

Since 1880, 36 girls and 28,750 boys in the U.S. have been named Zander (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12751 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #230 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #397 for boys, with 804 babies given the name.

Is Zander a boy or girl name?

Zander is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 36 girls and 28,750 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.