Zander vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Zander Rank #379

Alexis Rank #485

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #485 for Alexis.

Is Zander or Alexis more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Zander and Alexis mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Zander and Alexis boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.