Zander
Pronunciation: [ z-AND-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zander first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 36 babies have been named Zander in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zander is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,641 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,641
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Zander
Zander is a girl name .
Is Zander a boy or girl name? Zander is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #49,641 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #379. Zander is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zander is currently ranked #49,641 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zander include Zan, Zand, Zandy, Zandie, Zay, Zaie, and Zankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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