Zander
How to say it: ZAN-dur · /ˈzændər/
Short form of Alexander; from Greek Alexandros meaning 'defender of men'.
Zander was the 404th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 804 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 45% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #534 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #404 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 804 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,123 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −45% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #534 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Zander hit its stride in the 2010s and has cooled a little since. Not far off its top, a modest decline is on the horizon.
What goes with it
Bold and breathy, Zander lands in two strong syllables. Zan serves as a punchy short form, with Maddox close in spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zander is about 1 in 172.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
Famous people named Zander
- Zander Clark (born 1992)Scottish association football player
- Zander Diamond (born 1985)Scottish association football player
- Zander de Bruyn (born 1975)Cricketer
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