What does Lysander mean?
Lysander means “liberator” or “releaser of men” in Greek.
What does Christos mean?
Christos means “anointed” in Greek.
Lysander vs Christos
Which is more popular?
Lysander is more popular than Christos today: about 95 US babies were given the name Lysander in 2025, compared with 33 named Christos.
| Lysander | Christos | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Liberator | Anointed |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ly-SAN-der | KREES-tos |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1931 | 1915 |
| Peak year | 2025 (95) | 1979 (67) |
| In 2025 | 95 | 33 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Lysander
Christos
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Lysander | Christos |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 256 | 180 |
| 2010s | 301 | 386 |
| 2000s | 151 | 463 |
| 1990s | 5 | 374 |
| 1980s | 21 | 458 |
| 1970s | 38 | 485 |
| 1960s | 15 | 226 |
| 1950s | 6 | 93 |
| 1940s | 0 | 57 |
| 1930s | 5 | 51 |
| 1920s | 0 | 86 |
| 1910s | 0 | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lysander or Christos more popular?
Lysander is more popular than Christos today: about 95 US babies were given the name Lysander in 2025, compared with 33 named Christos.
What is the difference between Lysander and Christos?
Lysander means Liberator (Greek origin), while Christos means Anointed (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Lysander or Christos?
In US records, Lysander first appears in 1931 and Christos in 1915, so Christos has the longer recorded history.