Zander vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Zander Rank #379

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Paul mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Zander and Paul boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.