Zander vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Zander Rank #379

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and King mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Zander and King boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.