Stephen vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Stephen Rank #378

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Xander mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Stephen and Xander boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.