Zander vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Zander Rank #379

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Nicolas mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Zander and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.