Lysander vs Duane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lysander

Boy #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Literary Classical

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Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

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Lysander Rank #2,200

Duane Rank #2,090

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 vs #2200 for Lysander.

Is Lysander or Duane more popular?

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 compared to Lysander at #2200 in the United States.

What do Lysander and Duane mean?

Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin). Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lysander and Duane boy or girl names?

Lysander is primarily a boy name. Duane is primarily a boy name.