Xander vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Xander Rank #216

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and August mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Xander and August boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.