Niko vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niko

Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Niko Rank #344

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #344 for Niko.

Is Niko or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Niko at #344 in the United States.

What do Niko and Xander mean?

Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Niko and Xander boy or girl names?

Niko is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.