Quick answer
Philander is a boy name with Greek roots meaning "friend of man".
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Greek name Φίλανδρος (Philandros) meaning "friend of man" from Greek φίλος ( philos ) meaning "friend" and ἀνήρ ( aner ) meaning "man" (genitive ἀνδρός ). It was the name of a son of Apollo with the nymph Acalle. In the 18th century this was coined as a word meaning "to womanize", and the name subsequently dropped out of use.
Notes and context
Usage: english, greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Φίλανδρος