Killian vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Killian Rank #370

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Killian or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Killian and Xander mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Killian and Xander boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.