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Lyzander

♂ Boy

Pronounced ly-ZAN-der /laɪˈzæn.dər/Medium

Meaning: Lyzander respells Lysander, from Greek lysis, 'a loosing, releasing', and aner/andros, 'man' — so 'liberator' or 'one who frees a man'. It was borne by the Spartan admiral Lysander and by a lover in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.Medium

In 30 seconds: Lyzander respells Lysander — Greek for 'liberator', from lysis, 'releasing', and andros, 'man' (said 'ly-ZAN-der').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningLyzander respells Lysander, from Greek lysis, 'a loosing, releasing', and aner/andros, 'man' — so 'liberator' or 'one who frees a man'. It was borne by the Spartan admiral Lysander and by a lover in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
U.S. rank (2024)#13421 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lyzander is a modern spelling of Lysander, Greek Lysandros — from lysis, 'a loosing or setting free', and andros, 'man', giving 'liberator'. The Spartan commander Lysander made the name historic; Shakespeare made it romantic. The z spelling is a recent American touch (said 'ly-ZAN-der').

It is very rare in the U.S., far behind Lysander and Xander. Rare, classical, and dashing.

Did you know? Shakespeare gave Lysander to one of the lovers lost in the wood of A Midsummer Night's Dream; before him, a Spartan admiral of the same name ended the Peloponnesian War.
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Lyzander — Respelling of Lysander < Greek lysis + andros, 'liberator'

Variations

LysanderLisanderLysandros

Nicknames

ZanderSandy

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If you like Lyzander…

Lysander— the standard spelling behind it
Xander— the -ander short form it shares
Alexander— a like 'man' name from Greek
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lyzander mean?

Lyzander respells Lysander, from Greek lysis, 'a releasing', and andros, 'man' — so 'liberator'.

How do you pronounce Lyzander?

It's said ly-ZAN-der /laɪˈzæn.dər/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lyzander a boy or girl name?

Lyzander is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lyzander?

Lyzander is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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