Zander

Zander is an English given name that arose as 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. Its use as an independent given name is largely a modern development, emerging particularly in English-speaking countries during the late twentieth century. The name shares its roots with a wide range of international cognates and short forms, including Xander, Sander, and Lex.