Grant vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Grant Rank #241

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Xander mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Grant and Xander boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.