The nameLander
Lander is a Basque name that sounds like a hero of the open spaces.
- Boy's name
- Basque
Meaning
Lander is the Basque form of Leander, from the Greek leon, "lion", and aner, "man".
Origin
Basque, from Greek.
History
In the United States Lander reached 2283rd place in 1949.
Popularity of the name Lander
Lander in the United States
Lander was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 280 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Lander. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Lander in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 35 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
Lander in Belgium
Lander was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 1,534 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Lander. Half of all babies named Lander in Belgium were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 25 births a year on average, against 60 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Lander
Names from the same generation as Lander, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lander mean?
Lander is the Basque form of Leander, from the Greek leon, "lion", and aner, "man".
What is the origin of the name Lander?
Basque, from Greek.
Is Lander a girl's or a boy's name?
Lander is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Lander?
In 2024, Lander was the 3723rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 30 births.
What are good sibling names for Lander?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aziza, Aicha, Lulu and Lilya for a sister, Lazar, Bogdan, Mikko and Sven for a brother.