King vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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King Rank #343

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Xander mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are King and Xander boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.