Alexander vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Alexander Rank #27

Xander Rank #216

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Alexander or Xander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Xander mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Alexander and Xander boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.