Xander vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

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Xander Rank #216

Ao Rank #14,516

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Xander or Ao more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Xander and Ao mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Xander and Ao boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.