Xander vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Xander Rank #216

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Alexander mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Xander and Alexander boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.