Aidan vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aidan

Boy #312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Aidan Rank #312

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #312 for Aidan.

Is Aidan or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Aidan at #312 in the United States.

What do Aidan and Xander mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Aidan and Xander boy or girl names?

Aidan is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.