Zander vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Zander Rank #379

Philip Rank #522

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Zander or Philip more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Zander and Philip mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Zander and Philip boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.