Xander vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Christopher mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Xander and Christopher boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.