Boy Xander A shortened form of the Greek name Alexander, Xander means defender of man. Xander Name Origin: Greek Pronunciation: zan-der See what 7 people think about Xander Share Popularity Alternatives Lists Comments Infographic of Xander name meaning, which is A shortened form of the Greek name Alexander, Xander means defender of man. Ask your friends & family about Xander… Share Pin Tweet Email Text Xander Name Popularity How popular is the name Xander? Here’s everything we know. 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Names Like Xander If you like Xander, you’ll love these other names like Xander. What names are variants of Xander? Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Xander. Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Xan Greek Xandro Greek What names sound like Xander? If you like how Xander sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Xander. Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Sandero Man's defender, warrior Greek Sanders Son of Alexander English Sandor A short form of Alexander. Hungarian Saunder Man's defender, warrior Greek Sender German Zander Defender of man Greek What names are similar to Xander? Find a name that’s like Xander, but just a little bit different. Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Sander One who sands English Lists With Xander Find inspiration in these baby boy name lists featuring the name Xander. 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Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Sebastian Venerable or honorable Greek Coty Riverbank French Athena Wise Greek Ashton Ash tree town English Skyla Fugitive English Aliya Rising, ascending Hebrew Jaxson Son of Jack English Share Your Thoughts 7 Comments Cindy Sep 13 at 5:29 pm My husband and I both like the character Xander from Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Reply Tiffany Feb 17 at 4:04 pm It’s a funny story. Alex (my husband) doesn’t like for me to call him by his full name Alexander. He only wants to be called Alex. So years ago I would joke and say “well one day when we have children, I will name our son after the part of your name you don’t use.” When we found out we were having a boy I decided to stick with that name I joked about years prior. Xander is named after his dad basically. He’s a Semi Jr. lol Reply Sophia Jan 28 at 3:59 am The name just interesting….and than the meaning.it also not popular in Ghana .it just outstanding Reply Lacey Aug 27 at 10:19 am He’s very emotional Reply Xander Jan 13 at 7:03 pm I wanted him to be named after my mother she passed in March. Her name was Xanthia so I wanted his name to have a part of her name so I said Xander and it just stuck to me. Reply Nina Sep 9 at 12:02 pm My husband always liked the name Xander and said if he had a boy that’s what he wanted. He was so set on it that I didn’t try to change his mind. I don’t love it but I don’t hate the name. It’s also become more popular lately. Reply Katelin Aug 16 at 9:31 am I think it’s a strong name and unique but not unheard of. I love the name Alexander but it’s a bit long so I absolutely loved this shortened version. Reply Share your thoughts on the name Xander Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published. 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Cindy Sep 13 at 5:29 pm My husband and I both like the character Xander from Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Reply
Tiffany Feb 17 at 4:04 pm It’s a funny story. Alex (my husband) doesn’t like for me to call him by his full name Alexander. He only wants to be called Alex. So years ago I would joke and say “well one day when we have children, I will name our son after the part of your name you don’t use.” When we found out we were having a boy I decided to stick with that name I joked about years prior. Xander is named after his dad basically. He’s a Semi Jr. lol Reply
Sophia Jan 28 at 3:59 am The name just interesting….and than the meaning.it also not popular in Ghana .it just outstanding Reply
Xander Jan 13 at 7:03 pm I wanted him to be named after my mother she passed in March. Her name was Xanthia so I wanted his name to have a part of her name so I said Xander and it just stuck to me. Reply
Nina Sep 9 at 12:02 pm My husband always liked the name Xander and said if he had a boy that’s what he wanted. He was so set on it that I didn’t try to change his mind. I don’t love it but I don’t hate the name. It’s also become more popular lately. Reply
Katelin Aug 16 at 9:31 am I think it’s a strong name and unique but not unheard of. I love the name Alexander but it’s a bit long so I absolutely loved this shortened version. Reply
