Steven vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Steven Rank #269

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Steven or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Steven and Xander mean?

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

Are Steven and Xander boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.