Zander

Zander is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 864 boys in the United States.

Zander at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zander

Zander belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zander first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #230 in 2013, and in 2024 864 babies received the name — 27,932 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zander in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#230 in 2013
Peak year
2013
Babies named Zander in 2024
864
Total since 1880
27,932

Zander in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#520 in 2013
Babies named Zander in 2025
33
Total since 1996
1,014

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zander mean?

The meaning of Zander is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zander a boy or girl name?

Zander is a boy name. In 2024, 864 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zander?

Zander comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zander?

Zander first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #230 in 2013, and 864 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].