Emmett vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Emmett Rank #119

Xander Rank #216

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Emmett or Xander more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Xander mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Emmett and Xander boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.