Charles vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Charles Rank #51

Xander Rank #216

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Charles or Xander more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Charles and Xander mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Charles and Xander boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.