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Philander

Pronunciation
[Phi-lan-der]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Lover Of Man
Origin
Greek

Philander Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 297 baby boys have been named Philander. The name peaked in 1964 with 15 US births that year (rank #2176).

Top States for Philander

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Philander births are: New York (5).

Other Greek-Origin Names Like Philander

If you like Philander's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →

9-Letter Names Starting with P

Names with Philander's exact length and starting letter: Paciencia, Padraigin, Paegastun, Palamedes, Palomydes.

Quick Facts About Philander

1,029
Greek baby names in our dictionary
484
Greek male names
55
9-letter P-names in our dictionary
343
P-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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