Lysander
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Lysander
The name Lysander means "liberator" or "one who is freed," derived from the Greek elements *lysis* (release) and *aner* (man).
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Etymology
The name Lysander means "liberator" or "one who is freed," derived from the Greek elements *lysis* (release) and *aner* (man). It originates from ancient Greek culture, notably borne by a Spartan naval commander in the Peloponnesian War, and later appears in English literature, particularly in Shakespeare's *A Midsummer Night's Dream*, with no specific religious association.
Lysander currently ranks #1,719 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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