Xander vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Xander Rank #216

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Adrian mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Xander and Adrian boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.