Evan vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Evan Rank #143

Xander Rank #216

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Evan or Xander more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Evan and Xander mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Evan and Xander boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.