Meaning Of Old Greek origin meaning 'defender of men'. A short form of Alexander. Origin of Zander Greek Popular Middle Names James, Michael, Lee, Allen, Cole, Jacob, William, Dean, Jay, Gauge Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Zander ZAN-der Similar Names Alick Alandair Alekzander Alexandros Alexs Alistair Alec Alex Alistir Alissander Year by Year Popularity of Zander