Hayden vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Hayden Rank #154

Xander Rank #216

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Hayden or Xander more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Xander mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Hayden and Xander boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.