Xander vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Xander Rank #216

Blake Rank #265

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Xander or Blake more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Xander and Blake mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Xander and Blake boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.