Zander vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Zander Rank #379

Alejandro Rank #185

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Alejandro more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Alejandro mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Zander and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.