Eric vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Eric Rank #252

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Xander mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Eric and Xander boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.