Baby name
Zander
/ˈzæn.də(ɹ)/
Meaning
“Defender of man, protector of mankind”
Zander means 'defender of man' or 'protector of mankind,' from Greek elements meaning 'to defend' and 'man.'
How it ages.
Zander feels current and increasingly familiar while still standing apart from the most common choices.
The cultural moment.
Zander is gaining ground at a measured pace in Scotland rather than following a sudden spike.