Lisander
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lisander first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 19 babies have been named Lisander in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lisander is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #43,324 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,324
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lisander
Lisander is a boy name .
Lisander is currently ranked #43,324 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lisander include Lis, Lisa, Lisay, Lisaie, Lisan, Lisany, Lisanie, Der, Dery, Derie, Liy, and Liie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lisander include Lisandro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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