Harrison vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Harrison Rank #121

Xander Rank #216

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Harrison or Xander more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Xander mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Harrison and Xander boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.