For kids named Alexander who rebel against the all-too-common nickname Alex, Xander is a sharp and oh-so-cool alternative. So why not skip the Alex half of the name altogether and choose this version from day one?
Variations
Xzander,
Xande,
Zander
Nicknames
Xan
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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