US Popularity:4695
Origin:Greek
Meaning:A release of a man, releasing men; Liberator
Lysander is a boy's name of Greek origin that can be interpreted as "a release of a man," "releasing men," and "liberator." Lovers of the theater may recognize this name from Shakespeare's whimsical comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Like the other star-crossed lovers in the play, Lysander finds himself caught up in Puck's love potion after running away with his beloved Hermia. After a wild night in the woods, they are reunited and marry in a triple ceremony alongside their friends. You may also recall that Lysander is one of Luna Lovegood's twin sons in the epilogue of the Harry Potter series. No wonder this noble and striking name has captivated readers of literary works for centuries.

How Popular Is The Name Lysander?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Lysander is currently #3616 on The Bump
Boy:Lysander is currently #2020 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Lysander is currently #4695 in U.S. births
Boy:Lysander is currently #2198 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#2198
in 2024
+ 1635
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Lysander, June 2023

  • Name Doctor, Lysander

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Lysander

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 464

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