Zander vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Zander Rank #379

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Killian mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Zander and Killian boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.