Aaron vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Aaron Rank #79

Xander Rank #216

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Aaron or Xander more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Xander mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Aaron and Xander boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.