Lysander Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lysander Name at a Glance

Name	Lysander
Meaning	Liberator. Lysander is one of the main characters in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lysander Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lysander means “Liberator. Lysander is one of the main characters in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lysander Name Origin

Our database records Lysander under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lysander a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lysander is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lysander

When considering Lysander for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.