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Xander

Pronunciation
[Zan-der]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Defending men
Origin
Greek

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Xan Male —
Zander Abbreviation Of Alexander. Protector. Male English

Famous People Named Xander

  • Alexander Alekhine was a celebrated chess player of Russia.
  • Alexander Bain was a well known inventor and engineer of Scottish origin.
  • Alexander Bain - Philosopher was a well known educationalist and philosopher of Scotland.
  • Alexander Berkman was an important figure in the anarchist movement of the 20th century.
  • Alexander Dubček was a Slovak politician who played a pivotal role during the period of the Prague Spring.
  • Alexander Fleming was a Scottish biologist and pharmacologist who had discovered enzyme lysozyme and antibiotic penicillin.
  • Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-American scientist and inventor, referred to as ‘Father of the Telephone’.
  • Alexander Grothendieck is one of the major mathematicians of 20th century, known for his groundbreaking theories in mathematics.
  • Alexander Hamilton was the first U.
  • Alexander Henry The Elder was a merchant of British origin who was one of the pioneers of the British-Canadian fur trade.
  • Alexander Herzen was a Russian author and political activist, popularly known as the ‘Father of Russian socialism’.
  • Alexander Lukashenko is the current President of Belarus.
  • Alexander McCall Smith is a Rhodesian-born Scottish author and a Medical Law professor.
  • Alexander Pope was an 18th century English poet.
  • Alexander Severus was the last emperor of the Severan dynasty.
  • Alexander Turney Stewart was a multi-millionaire Irish businessman who opened the first department store.
  • Alexander Woollcott was a renowned American drama critic, essayist, playwright, editor, actor & radio personality.
  • Archibald Alexander was an American Presbyterian theologian and educator who became famous for his religious teachings, writings and sermons.
  • Christopher Alexander is a renowned architect popular for his trendsetting designs.