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    The first name Zander

    A boy’s name from Greek.

    Pronounced /ˈzæn.dɚ/ 2 syllables Male Also a surname

    Meaning and origin

    Greek origin

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

    Zander is a short form of

    .

    A form of Xander.

    From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

    Popularity

    Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

    In 2025, 33 boys were named Zander, making it the 934th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2017, with 72 births (#537).

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    1,014
    babies named Zander, 1996–2025
    #934
    rank in 2025
    2017
    peak year

    Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Zander with other names.

    Popularity in the United States

    Babies named Zander at birth, 1880–2025

    In 2025, 804 boys born in the United States were named Zander, the 397th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2013, when 1,600 were.

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    28,786
    babies named Zander since 1880
    #397
    rank in 2025
    2013
    peak year

    US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

    Famous people named Zander

    1 on Wikidata, most written-about first

    • Zander de Bruyn
      Cricketer, born 1975

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    Questions

    What is the origin of the name Zander?
    Zander comes from Greek.
    How popular is the name Zander?
    In 2025, 33 boys born in England and Wales were named Zander, ranking 934th. Its peak was 2017, with 72 births.
    Is Zander a boy's or a girl's name?
    Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 28,786 US babies named Zander since 1880 were boys.
    When was Zander most popular?
    2013 in the United States, when 1,600 babies were named Zander, its highest rank at 230th.
    How do you pronounce Zander?
    Zander is /ˈzæn.dɚ/, 2 syllables.
    What name is Zander a form of?
    Zander is a form of Xander.
    Is Zander also a surname?
    Yes. Zander is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.