Zander vs Skanda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #5,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"leaper, attacker, one who attacks"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Zander Rank #379

Skanda Rank #5,556

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #5556 for Skanda.

Is Zander or Skanda more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Skanda at #5556 in the United States.

What do Zander and Skanda mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Skanda means "leaper, attacker, one who attacks" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Zander and Skanda boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Skanda is primarily a boy name.