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Zander

Boy name · 542 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zander: 542 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 35 births in 2014.

Zander began life as a short form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, meaning "defender of men," but now stands confidently on its own as a given name. Among notable bearers are Scottish rugby prop Zander Fagerson, known for his powerful scrummaging, and American musician Zander Schloss, a founding member of the punk band The Weirdos. While no major places carry the name directly, it shares the ancient root of Alexandria, Alexander the Great's city. An unexpected cultural touch: “Zander” also refers to a popular freshwater fish – a pike-perch – making it a name that feels both strong and refreshingly unconventional

Boy 25 of 52 years

Peak year
201435 babies
Latest (2025)
#22618 babies
Total births
542since 2001
5-year trend
▼ 8%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2014 · 35
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).