Graham vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Graham Rank #129

Xander Rank #216

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Graham or Xander more popular?

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Graham and Xander mean?

Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Graham and Xander boy or girl names?

Graham is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.