Xander vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Alex mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Xander and Alex boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.