Xander vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Xander Rank #216

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Cole mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Xander and Cole boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.