Sander vs Xerxes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sander

Boy #4,067 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people, protector of men"

Origin: Greek

Dutch Scandinavian Flemish German

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Boy #5,195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hero among kings"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Ancient Greek Historical Western

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Sander Rank #4,067

Xerxes Rank #5,195

Sander is more popular, ranked #4067 vs #5195 for Xerxes.

Is Sander or Xerxes more popular?

Sander is more popular, ranked #4067 compared to Xerxes at #5195 in the United States.

What do Sander and Xerxes mean?

Sander means "defender of the people, protector of men" (Greek origin). Xerxes means "hero among kings" (Old Persian origin).

Are Sander and Xerxes boy or girl names?

Sander is primarily a boy name. Xerxes is primarily a boy name.