Meaning: Short form of Alexander: defending people
The story
Xander is a short form of Alexander used in English and Dutch. Its Greek-rooted meaning is inherited through the longer name; the short form has its own modern naming history.
Nicknames
- Xan
- Zan
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Short
- Strong
Origins
Xander comes from English, Dutch, and Greek.
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