Xander vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Xander Rank #216

Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Brayden mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Xander and Brayden boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.