Avery vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Avery Rank #259

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Avery or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Avery and Xander mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Avery and Xander boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.