Is Zandyr a boy's or girl's name?

Zandyr is primarily a boy's name.

When was Zandyr most popular?

Zandyr reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 12 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Zandyr?

Zandyr is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 112 babies in the U.S. since 2003. Its peak was in 2016.

Zandyr

An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.

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Meaning & Origin

Zandyr is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, a creative variant of Xander — the short form of Alexander, from the Greek meaning 'defender of men.' The Z opening gives it an even more distinctive visual form than the X spelling.

Xander became popular as a standalone name in the 2000s, partly through the character Xander Harris in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Zandyr offers a further phonetic and visual departure while carrying the same powerful Alexandrine meaning.

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Popularity Over Time

Zandyr has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Zandyr
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	14	#11007	▼
2010s	66	#10022	▲
2000s	32	#11565	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(15 years, 2003–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Zandyr
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	6	#12210	-2 (-25.0%)
2022	8	#9804	+1 (14.3%)
2018	7	#10737	-1 (-12.5%)
2017	8	#9673	-4 (-33.3%)
2016	12	#7149	+6 (100.0%)
2015	6	#12066	-1 (-14.3%)
2014	7	#10692	+2 (40.0%)
2012	5	#14209	-5 (-50.0%)
2011	10	#8069	-1 (-9.1%)
2010	11	#7577	+4 (57.1%)
2009	7	#10965	+1 (16.7%)
2008	6	#12527	0
2007	6	#12346	+1 (20.0%)
2005	5	#13354	-3 (-37.5%)
2003	8	#8631	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2003–2023) · Methodology