Wilder vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Wilder Rank #391

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Xander mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Wilder and Xander boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.