Nash vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nash

Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Nash Rank #240

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #240 for Nash.

Is Nash or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Nash and Xander mean?

Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Nash and Xander boy or girl names?

Nash is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.