Tyler vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Tyler Rank #191

Xander Rank #216

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Tyler or Xander more popular?

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Xander mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Tyler and Xander boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.