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Felix vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Xander Rank #216

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #216 for Xander.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Xander more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Felix and Xander mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Felix and Xander boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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