Xander vs Atticus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Atticus Rank #277

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #277 for Atticus.

Is Xander or Atticus more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Xander and Atticus mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Xander and Atticus boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.