Xander
Meaning of Xander
Xander (pronounced ZAN-der) is a zippy, modern offshoot of the ancient Greek Alexander, whose meaning—“defender of mankind”—has echoed through history from marble halls to bedtime tales. By shedding a few syllables, Xander slips into today’s world with crisp confidence, that rare opening X adding a spark of intrigue without feeling over-the-top. American parents have clearly felt the pull: what was a whisper of a choice in the early ’90s now sits comfortably in the national Top 200, proving that a name can climb the charts while keeping its easygoing charm. Pop culture keeps the momentum humming, courtesy of TV’s loyal Xander Harris (Buffy), adrenaline-seeking Xander Cage (xXx), and golf phenom Xander Schauffele—each lending the name a dash of wit, daring, or quiet grit. All told, Xander feels like a friendly tap on the shoulder followed by a promise of adventure: compact yet substantial, timeless yet fresh, and ever ready to stand guard over the dreams of the little hero who wears it.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ZAN-duhr (/ˈzændər/)
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Notable People Named Xander
| Xander Bogaerts is an Aruban Major League Baseball shortstop and second baseman for the San Diego Padres, formerly with the Boston Red Sox, and a member of the Netherlands national team. |
| Xander Schauffele - Alexander Victor Schauffele is an American PGA Tour golfer who won the 2017 Tour Championship, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medal, and both the 2024 PGA and Open Championships. |
| Xander Berkeley - Alexander Harper Berkeley is an American actor with over 200 credits since the 1980s, known for Terminator 2, Candyman, Air Force One, and TV roles on 24, The Booth at the End, Nikita, The Mentalist, and The Walking Dead. |
| Xander Parish is an English ballet dancer and actor who became the first British dancer to join the Mariinsky Ballet in St Petersburg. |
| Xander Lambrix is a Belgian centre-back for TOP Oss in the Eerste Divisie. |
