Ronin vs Zander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronin

Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American

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Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scandinavian

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Ronin Rank #494

Zander Rank #379

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #494 for Ronin.

Is Ronin or Zander more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Ronin at #494 in the United States.

What do Ronin and Zander mean?

Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ronin and Zander boy or girl names?

Ronin is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.