♂ Name Xander

Q: What does the name Xander mean?

Xander means 'defending men', 'defender of men', 'defender of the people' or 'protector of men' (from ancient Greek 'aléxein/ἀλέξειν' = to defend/protect + 'anēr/ἀνήρ' = man).

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Xander is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Xander come from?

Xander is a short form of the name Alexander.

What does the name Xander mean?

Xander means “defending men”, “defender of men”, “defender of the people” or “protector of men” (from ancient Greek “aléxein/ἀλέξειν” = to defend/protect + “anēr/ἀνήρ” = man).

Pronunciation of Xander

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Popularity of the name Xander

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