Patrick vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch Greek

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Xander mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Xander boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.