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Xander

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Boy Name day: April 22
Origin: Greek. Meaning: defender of man.
The name derives from the Greek Alexandros.

Name day for Xander

April 22

Why this day? Xander is a short form of Alexander, and shares its name day.

Xander is celebrated in the United States on May 6; Brazil on April 22.

The story of the name Xander

Xander is a short form of Alexander. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — defender of man, and shares its name day, April 22.

On birth records, Xander is rarely written as such: the Xanders are Alexanders (20,522 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alexander page.

Frequently asked questions about Xander

What does Xander mean?

Xander is a short form of Alexander, which means defender of man.

When is Xander's name day?

April 22, together with Alexander: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Xander a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Alexander.

Xander's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 10/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Xander

Love potential for Xander

Bottom 10

  1. Suzie42%
  2. Simone42%
  3. Iona42%
  4. Rita42%
  5. Selene42%
  6. Zelda42%
  7. Cerise42%
  8. Lola42%
  9. Heliane44%
  10. Zana44%

Professional potential for Xander

Bottom 10

  1. Aparecida42%
  2. Nélia42%
  3. Sema42%
  4. Jany42%
  5. Magaly42%
  6. Karmen42%
  7. Carmen42%
  8. Zelma42%
  9. Elia42%
  10. Jacinta42%

Crush potential for Xander

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