Zander vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Zander Rank #379

Holden Rank #281

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Holden more popular?

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Holden mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Zander and Holden boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.