Matthew vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Matthew Rank #33

Xander Rank #216

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Matthew or Xander more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Xander mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Matthew and Xander boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.