Shepherd vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Shepherd Rank #311

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Shepherd or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Xander mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Shepherd and Xander boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.