Jace vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Jace Rank #114

Xander Rank #216

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Jace or Xander more popular?

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Jace and Xander mean?

Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Jace and Xander boy or girl names?

Jace is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.