Xander vs Andres

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Andres Rank #197

Andres is more popular, ranked #197 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Andres more popular?

Andres is more popular, ranked #197 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Andres mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Andres means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Xander and Andres boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Andres is primarily a boy name.