August vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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August Rank #88

Xander Rank #216

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #216 for Xander.

Is August or Xander more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do August and Xander mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are August and Xander boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.