River vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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River Rank #112

Xander Rank #216

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #216 for Xander.

Is River or Xander more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do River and Xander mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are River and Xander boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.