Lisander, of Greek origin, translates to 'liberator' and was famously borne by Lisander of Sparta, a skilled general who played a significant role in the Peloponnesian War. The name gained popularity during the Renaissance, with notable figures like the Dutch humanist scholar, Lisander van Foreest.
"The name Lisander had a peak year in 2009 with 9 births, while the other years saw an even distribution of 5 births each."