Christopher vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Christopher Rank #61

Xander Rank #216

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Christopher or Xander more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Xander mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Christopher and Xander boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.