Isander
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Isander
The name 'Isander' is a variant of 'Isander' or 'Isandros', meaning "man of Isis" or "strong man" from the Greek elements *Isis* (the Egyptian goddess) and *andros* (man).
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Etymology
The name 'Isander' is a variant of 'Isander' or 'Isandros', meaning "man of Isis" or "strong man" from the Greek elements *Isis* (the Egyptian goddess) and *andros* (man). It is used primarily in Greek and Hellenistic contexts, with no strong ties to a specific religion, though it appears in classical mythology as a son of Bellerophon.
Isander currently ranks #7,366 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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