Xander
Meaning of Xander
Xander is a male name, pronounced as ZAN-duhr (/ˈzændər/) in English. The name has also been known to be spelled as Zander. In the US, the popularity of the name Xander has significantly grown over the years. Beginning with only 5 occurrences in 1990, it has continuously climbed up in rank and frequency. By 2002, it had already jumped to 408 occurrences, and by 2017 it had reached its peak at 2410 occurrences, holding the rank of 164th most popular baby boy's name that year. Although there has been a slight decline since then, Xander remains a favored choice among parents today.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ZAN-duhr (/ˈzændər/)
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Notable People Named Xander
| Xander Jan Bogaerts is a professional baseball shortstop known for his time with the Boston Red Sox and the San Diego Padres, as well as representing the Netherlands national baseball team. |
| Xander Schauffele - Alexander Victor Schauffele is a successful American professional golfer with seven PGA Tour wins and an Olympic gold medal. |
| Xander Berkeley - Alexander Harper Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in over 200 film and television projects, including Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Air Force One, and 24. |
| Xander Parish - Alexander Robert Nigel Parish is an English ballet dancer who made history as the first British dancer to be employed by the Mariinsky Ballet in St Petersburg, Russia. |
| Xander Lambrix is a Belgian professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back at Eerste Divisie club TOP Oss. |
