Declan vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Declan Rank #131

Xander Rank #216

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Declan or Xander more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Declan and Xander mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Declan and Xander boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.