Raymond vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Raymond Rank #380

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Xander mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Raymond and Xander boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.