Jason vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

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Jason Rank #148

Xander Rank #216

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Jason or Xander more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Jason and Xander mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Jason and Xander boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.