Zander Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Zander is also the name of a type of freshwater fish found in Europe and Asia, known for its resemblance to pike and perch.

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A Deep Dive

Zander Overview

Meaning

Defender of man

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Alexander,” meaning “defender of the people.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈzæn.dər/

Popularity

Zander is popular in the USA and various English-speaking countries, often chosen for its modern and edgy sound. In 2023, Zander ranked #259 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Unique

Associated Traits

Bold, energetic, modern

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often chosen for its strong, heroic connotations linked to the legacy of Alexander the Great.

Name Day

April 23rd (Greece)
A Deep Dive

Zander Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Xander, Alexander, Zanther, Zanard, Sander, Zandros

Common Nicknames

Zan, Z, Andy, Zee, Zandy

Diminutives

Zanny, Zand, Zane, Zaney

Famous People

  • Zander Schloss
    (American Musician)
  • Zander Diamond
    (Scottish Soccer Player)
  • Zander Clark
    (Scottish Soccer Player)
  • Zander Bleck
    (American Singer)
  • Zander de Bruyn
    (South African Cricketer)
  • Zander Lehmann
    (American Screenwriter)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Zander
    ("The Secret Circle," TV Series)
  • Zander Harris
    ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," TV Series)
  • "Zander and the Crystal Cavern"
    (Novel)
  • Zander
    ("Big Time Rush," TV Series)
  • "Zander's Game"
    (Video Game)
  • Zander Rice
    ("Logan," Film)

Places

  • Zander Lake
    (Wisconsin, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Zander?

Zander means “defender of men” or “protector of humanity.” This name often reflects a strong and protective personality, making those with it reliable friends and leaders.

What Is the Origin of The Name Zander?

Zander comes from the name Alexander, which has Greek origins. The name has evolved over time from its ancient Greek roots, where it meant “defender of the people.”

Zander Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Zander in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2932021#3092022#3532023
Top 3 Rankings#2302013#2372017#2452012

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Zander

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023353
(-44 from 2022)
924
(-162 from 2022)
0.05046
2022309
(-16 from 2021)
1086
(-60 from 2021)
0.05798
2021293
(-14 from 2020)
1146
(-47 from 2020)
0.06117
2020279
(-3 from 2019)
1193
(-103 from 2019)
0.06450
2019276
(-17 from 2018)
1296
(-104 from 2018)
0.06744
2018259
(-22 from 2017)
1400
(-163 from 2017)
0.07203
2017237
(+23 from 2016)
1563
(+170 from 2016)
0.07897
2016260
(-11 from 2015)
1393
(-74 from 2015)
0.06877
2015249
(-3 from 2014)
1467
(-56 from 2014)
0.07176
2014246
(-16 from 2013)
1523
(-77 from 2013)
0.07432
2013230
(+15 from 2012)
1600
(+129 from 2012)
0.07918
2012245
(+20 from 2011)
1471
(+163 from 2011)
0.07249
2011265
(+29 from 2010)
1308
(+191 from 2010)
0.06439
2010294
(-7 from 2009)
1117
(-29 from 2009)
0.05437
2009287
(+10 from 2008)
1146
(+27 from 2008)
0.05403
2008297
(+16 from 2007)
1119
(+66 from 2007)
0.05132
2007313
(-8 from 2006)
1053
(-28 from 2006)
0.04754
2006305
(+28 from 2005)
1081
(+170 from 2005)
0.04931
2005333
(-54 from 2004)
911
(-230 from 2004)
0.04282
2004279
(+33 from 2003)
1141
(+184 from 2003)
0.05399
2003312
(+221 from 2002)
957
(+537 from 2002)
0.04555
2002533
(+131 from 2001)
420
(+146 from 2001)
0.02032
2001664
(+322 from 2000)
274
(+124 from 2000)
0.01325
2000986
(+195 from 1999)
150
(+41 from 1999)
0.00718
19991181
(+255 from 1998)
109
(+30 from 1998)
0.00535
19981436
(+1066 from 1997)
79
(+47 from 1997)
0.00390
19972502
(+1176 from 1996)
32
(+14 from 1996)
0.00160
19963678
(+1113 from 1995)
18
(+6 from 1995)
0.00090
19954791
(+1581 from 1994)
12
(+4 from 1994)
0.00060
19946372
(-1369 from 1993)
8
(-3 from 1993)
0.00039
19935003
(+656 from 1992)
11
(+2 from 1992)
0.00053
19925659
(+2577 from 1991)
9
(+4 from 1991)
0.00043
19918236
(-121 from 1990)
5
No change from 1990
0.00024
19908115
(-2364 from 1988)
5
(-2 from 1988)
0.00023
19890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19885751
(+1201 from 1987)
7
(+2 from 1987)
0.00035
19876952
(-3675 from 1934)
5
(-1 from 1934)
0.00026
19860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19840
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19820
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0
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0.0000
19810
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19800
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19790
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0
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0.0000
19780
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0
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0.0000
19770
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0
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0.0000
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0
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0.0000
19740
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0
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0.0000
19730
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0
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0.0000
19720
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0
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0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
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0.0000
19680
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0.0000
19670
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0.0000
19660
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0.0000
19650
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0.0000
19640
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0.0000
19630
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0.0000
19620
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0.0000
19610
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0
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0.0000
19600
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0
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0.0000
19590
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0.0000
19580
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0.0000
19570
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0.0000
19560
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19550
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0.0000
19540
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0.0000
19530
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0
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0.0000
19520
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0.0000
19510
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0
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0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19430
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0.0000
19420
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0.0000
19410
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0.0000
19400
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0.0000
19390
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0.0000
19380
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0.0000
19370
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0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19343277
(-656 from 1915)
6
(-3 from 1915)
0.00057
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19300
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0
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0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19270
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0
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0.0000
19260
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0
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0.0000
19250
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0
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0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19210
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0
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0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19152621
First SSA data recorded
9
First SSA data recorded
0.00102
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19110
No SSA data
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19100
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0.0000
19090
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0.0000
19080
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0.0000
19070
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0.0000
19060
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19050
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0.0000
19040
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0.0000
19030
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0.0000
19020
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0.0000
19010
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19000
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18990
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18980
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18930
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18890
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18880
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18860
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18840
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18820
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18810
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0.0000
18800
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0
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Zander

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3792021#3622022#4172023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3682021#3802022#3952023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1922021#2502022#3112023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2212021#2802022#2802023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3112021#3212022#3092023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2642021#2372022#3122023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3042021#3692022#4122023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2222021#2692022#3602023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3572021#4672022#4702023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1992021#2242022#2562023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2582021#3012022#4952023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3032021#3512022#3222023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3372021#3392022#3942023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3242021#3922022#2722023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3372021#3142022#3352023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2322021#3852022#3512023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3592021#2432022#3272023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4332021#3332022#4422023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2172021#2132022#2562023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1952021#3312022#3502023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2862021#3002022#3992023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2202021#2222022#2572023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3822021#3882022#5442023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3832021#2862022#3622023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3852021#3172022#2722023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3162021#2012022#4622023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3282021#2972022#3272023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1452021#1912022#1652023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3642021#3562022#4842023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4262021#3472022#2892023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3062021#2632022#2942023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2172021#2042022#4722023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4752021#3002022#3952023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2792021#1972022#3482023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4892021#4952022#5572023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5072021#4412022#6532023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2812019#2242020#2822023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3592020#2122021#3082023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2592021#2822022#3362023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1612018#2872019#1282021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1882019#2662022#2232023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1742018#2772022#2642023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4082020#2922021#3562022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2522020#2702021#2132022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1662018#1762019#1702022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1572015#1442017#1412018

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#3462014#2982019#1652020

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1252003#1382011#1402015

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2292018#2302020#2472023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2362014#2372020

Popularity Rankings for Zander in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1642021#1982022#1452023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3922020#3262021#3122023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3312021#3622022#3802023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3962020#4312021#4842023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5682019#7962020#5982021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9702018#7082021#6712022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#7112022#9232023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7322015

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7492018#7792022#7702023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Zander a Name for Boys or Girls?

Zander, with its bold and dynamic feel, is most often chosen for boys, aligning with its traditional and historical usage.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Zander

Zander in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Zander Schloss (Musician, born 1961): An American musician and actor best known for his work with the band Circle Jerks and his role in the film "Repo Man."
  • Zander Diamond (Soccer Player, born 1985): A Scottish professional soccer player who played as a central defender for various clubs.
  • Zander Clark (Soccer Player, born 1992): A Scottish professional soccer player who serves as a goalkeeper for Heart of Midlothian.
  • Zander Bleck (Singer, born 1984): An American singer and songwriter who has collaborated with notable producers and released several hit singles.
  • Zander de Bruyn (Cricketer, born 1975): A South African cricketer who played for the national team and in domestic leagues.
  • Zander Lehmann (Screenwriter, born 1987): An American screenwriter and producer known for creating the TV series "Casual."
  • Zander ("The Secret Circle," 2011 TV Series): A mysterious witch who plays a crucial role in the supernatural events of the series.
  • Zander Harris ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," 1997 TV Series): A loyal friend and comic relief in the battle against vampires and demons.
  • "Zander and the Crystal Cavern" (2014 Novel): An adventure story about a boy named Zander who discovers a hidden world beneath his town.
  • Zander ("Big Time Rush," 2009 TV Series): A music producer who helps the band navigate their rise to fame.
  • "Zander's Game" (2016 Video Game): A popular RPG where players embark on quests with the hero Zander.
  • Zander Rice ("Logan," 2017 Film): A scientist involved in creating mutant children, including the protagonist's daughter.
  • Zander Creek (South Dakota, USA): A stream located in Pennington County, part of the Black Hills region.
  • Zander Lake (Wisconsin, USA): A small lake situated in Marathon County, surrounded by forested land.
  • Zander Park (Georgia, USA): A public park in the city of Decatur, featuring playgrounds and walking trails.
  • Zander Bay (Ontario, Canada): A bay on Lake Superior, known for its stunning natural beauty and clear waters.
  • Zander Hill (Alaska, USA): A hill located in the Kenai Peninsula, offering scenic views of the surrounding area.
  • Zander River (Queensland, Australia): A river flowing through the Gulf Country, an important waterway for local wildlife.
  • Zander Valley (Western Cape, South Africa): A picturesque valley known for its vineyards and hiking trails.

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