Holden vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Holden Rank #281

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Holden or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Holden and Xander mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Holden and Xander boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.