Xander vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Xander Rank #216

Augustus Rank #409

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Xander or Augustus more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Xander and Augustus mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Xander and Augustus boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.