Orion vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Orion Rank #326

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Orion or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Orion and Xander mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Orion and Xander boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.