Lysander

Lysander - A very unique male name

Lysander appeared on the charts for the first time in 2008 on position #4192. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lysander and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lysander? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Lysander. The baby boy name Lysander was given to 46 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1773 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 31,876 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lysander peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1773.

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Lysander is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lysander is currently topping the baby name charts in Maryland at position #875 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,482.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Lysander is where you live.

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Lysander origin and meaning

Greek

'Liberator, one who frees men' — from Greek lysis, 'release, loosening,' + aner/andros, 'man'

Lysander was the Spartan general who won the Peloponnesian War, and Shakespeare reused the name for a lover in A Midsummer Night's Dream. As an American given name it is a modern revival, appearing only from 2008 and reaching its peak in 2025. It belongs to the current wave of grand Greek and classical names.

Attested etymology

Lysander is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Lysander, pop culture references for the name Lysander and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Lysander

We've found the following names that sound similar to Lysander, sorted by popularity.

Legend / Lisandro / Lizandro / Lakendrick / Luisantonio / Laquinton / Lejend / Lekendrick / Legynd / Legendary /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Lysander

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Lysander a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Lysander?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ly-SAN-der · /laɪˈsændər/

Around the world

• Lysandros (Greek) — The original Greek form.

Spellings and nicknames

• Lysandro — A Spanish/Italian-style form.

Nicknames: SanderXander

Famous bearers

• Lysander Spooner — American abolitionist and legal theorist of the 19th century (1808–1887) Historical
• Lysander — Young lover in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (Fictional, c. 1595) Fictional

Style

ClassicLiteraryMythological

Why parents choose it

Lysander offers classical weight, a handsome sound and the modern nicknames Xander or Sander if wanted. It is rising, at its peak in 2025.

Worth knowing

• It is a big name for a small child — most will shorten it — and the Spartan Lysander was a ruthless general, for those who look him up.