Declining since 2021.
Popularity of Exander since 2004
Babies named Exander per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Exander is a modern English truncation of Alexander, first recorded in the United States in 2004. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, but has since fallen in use, particularly after 2021. Despite being rare, it has never appeared in any state's top names lists. Exander remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding alternative to Alexander or its more popular short forms.
Exander is a modern English truncation of Alexander, a name of Greek origin derived from Alexandros ('defending men'). As an independent given name, Exander emerged in the early 2000s, following the trend of clipped names like Xander and Zander. It remains rare and is almost exclusively used for boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ex, Andy
Sibling names for Exander
Names that share Exander's style, for a brother or sister.
