| Meaning | defender of men |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Zan-der |
When it comes to selecting a name for your baby boy, Zander is a choice that exudes strength and resilience. Derived from the Greek name Alexander, meaning "defender of men" or "protector of mankind," Zander encapsulates the qualities associated with great leaders and warriors throughout history.
Zander has variations such as Xander, Zandor, Zan, and Zanek, offering a touch of uniqueness while retaining the name's timeless appeal. It shares similarities with other popular names like Alexander, Xavier, and Zane, making it a versatile choice.
This powerful name has been carried by many influential figures. From Alexander the Great, an esteemed conqueror, to Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, Zander's legacy is intertwined with greatness.
In the realm of fiction, Zander has left its mark as well. Characters like Alexander "Xander" Harris from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and Alexander "Alex" DeLarge from "A Clockwork Orange" showcase the name's diverse representation.
By bestowing your child with the name Zander, you grant them a moniker that embodies strength, courage, and protection—a name that can inspire and empower them to face life's challenges head-on.
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| Alexander the Great | Macedonian king and military conqueror |
| Alexander Graham Bell | Inventor of the telephone |
| Alexander Hamilton | Founding Father and political thinker |
| Alexander Fleming | Scottish biologist, discovered penicillin |
| Alexander McQueen | British fashion designer |
| Alexander Skarsgård | Swedish actor |
| Alexander Wang | American fashion designer |
| Alexander Ovechkin | Russian professional ice hockey player |
| Alexander Ludwig | Canadian actor |
| Alexander Calder | American sculptor |
| Alexander Pope | English poet and satirist |
| Alexander Hodge | Australian actor |
| Alexander Dreymon | German actor |
| Alexander Payne | American film director |
| Alexander Kerensky | Russian politician and revolutionary |
| Alexander Rybak | Norwegian singer and violinist |
| Alexander Siddig | Sudanese-British actor |
| Alexander Gould | American actor |
| Alexander Godunov | Russian ballet dancer and actor |
| Alexander Armstrong | English comedian and television presenter |
| Alexander "Xander" Harris | From the TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Alexander "Alex" Rider | Protagonist of the Alex Rider book series |
| Alexander "Xan" Meager | From the book "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke |
| Alexander "Alex" Mercer | Protagonist of the video game "Prototype" |
| Alexander "Xander" Cage | Protagonist of the movie "xXx" |
| Alexander "Zan" Takashi | From the TV series "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" |
| Alexander "Alex" Krycek | From the TV series "The X-Files" |
| Alexander "Alex" Danvers | From the TV show "Supergirl" |
| Alexander "Alex" Russo | From the TV show "Wizards of Waverly Place" |
| Alexander "Xander" Bly | From the video game "The Last of Us Part II" |
| Alexander "Alex" Murphy | The main character in the film "RoboCop" |
| Alexander "Xander" Beck | From the movie "Now You See Me" |
| Alexander "Alex" DeLarge | From the film "A Clockwork Orange" |
| Alexander "Xan" Cage | From the movie "xXx - Return of Xander Cage" |
| Alexander "Alex" West | From the film "The Mummy Returns" |
| Alexander "Zander" Rice | From the film "Logan" |
| Alexander "Alex" Forrest | From the film "Fatal Attraction" |
| Alexander "Xander" Cook | From the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Alexander "Alex" Karev | From the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |