Paul vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Paul Rank #264

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Xander mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Paul and Xander boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.