Xander

Boy

Origin: Greek · English

Meaning

“defender of men”

Source

Cultural Notes

Xander is a short form of Alexander that became popular as a standalone name and gained wider recognition through the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 2000s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Xander

  • Xander Berkeley
  • Xander Bogaerts

Variants & Spellings

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