Xander vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Ares Rank #295

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Xander or Ares more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Xander and Ares mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Xander and Ares boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.