Xander vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch Greek

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Xander Rank #216

Colin Rank #335

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Xander or Colin more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Xander and Colin mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Xander and Colin boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.