John vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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John Rank #21

Xander Rank #216

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #216 for Xander.

Is John or Xander more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do John and Xander mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are John and Xander boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.