Zander vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Zander Rank #379

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Avery mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Zander and Avery boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.