Zander Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Zander is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Zander?
Zander is spelled Z-A-N-D-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Zander at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Zander is a form of the name Alexander, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros meaning “defender of the people.”
- Origin
- Zander is commonly associated as a short form of Alexander, a name of Greek origin.
- Pronunciation
- ZAN-der · 2 syllables
Zander Popularity in 2025
Rank#396
Recorded Births804
- Boys usage fell 22 places to #396 and recorded 66 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Zander Mean?
Zander is a form of the name Alexander, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros meaning “defender of the people.”
Origin: Zander is commonly associated as a short form of Alexander, a name of Greek origin.
How Do You Pronounce Zander?
PronunciationZAN-der
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Zander?
- History
- Zander is used independently as a given name in modern times and is associated with Alexander.
Zander Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 804 | #396 |
| 2024 | Boys | 870 | #374 |
| 2023 | Boys | 927 | #355 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,088 | #309 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,152 | #293 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,195 | #280 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,297 | #276 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,400 | #259 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,563 | #237 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,394 | #260 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,470 | #249 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,524 | #246 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,600 | #230 |
| 2012 | Girls | 7 | #13,483 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,471 | #246 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,308 | #265 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,119 | #294 |
| 2009 | Girls | 6 | #15,242 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,147 | #287 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,120 | #297 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,052 | #313 |
When Was Zander Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2013 · Boys
1,600 recorded births
National rank #230
2017 · Boys
1,563 recorded births
National rank #237
2014 · Boys
1,524 recorded births
National rank #246
2012 · Boys
1,471 recorded births
National rank #246
Where Zander Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #168 | 11 |
| NV | #201 | 15 |
| OK | #264 | 18 |
| AR | #284 | 12 |
| OH | #302 | 40 |
| MO | #302 | 22 |
| IN | #303 | 26 |
| AZ | #308 | 25 |