Adam vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Adam Rank #100

Xander Rank #216

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Adam or Xander more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Adam and Xander mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Adam and Xander boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.