Xander vs Brandon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

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Xander Rank #216

Brandon Rank #230

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Xander or Brandon more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Xander and Brandon mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Xander and Brandon boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.