Griffin vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Griffin Rank #223

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Xander mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Griffin and Xander boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.