Xander vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Andrew Rank #68

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Andrew more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Andrew mean?

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

Are Xander and Andrew boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.