Richard vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Xander mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Xander boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.