Alex vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Alex Rank #205

Xander Rank #216

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Alex or Xander more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Alex and Xander mean?

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

Are Alex and Xander boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.