Xander vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Xander Rank #216

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Barrett mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Xander and Barrett boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.