Xander vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Xander Rank #216

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Charles mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Xander and Charles boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.