Nicholas vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

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Nicholas Rank #117

Xander Rank #216

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Nicholas or Xander more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Xander mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Xander boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.