Xander

Xander is a short form of Alexander, itself derived from the ancient Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man, giving the overall sense of defender of men. It emerged as an independent given name primarily in Dutch-speaking regions before spreading widely through English-speaking countries in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. The name gained additional popular exposure through fictional characters in television and film. Variants and related forms include Alex, Zander, and the full form Alexander.