Scander
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Scander
Scander is a variant of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Alexandros), meaning "defender of men" from the Greek elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man).
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Etymology
Scander is a variant of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Alexandros), meaning "defender of men" from the Greek elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man). The name is primarily used in Arabic and Muslim cultures as a simplified or Anglicized form of Iskandar, the Arabic version of Alexander, and carries historical significance through its association with Alexander the Great, known as Dhul-Qarnayn in Islamic tradition.
Scander currently ranks #5,476 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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