Xander vs Colter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

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Xander Rank #216

Colter Rank #218

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #218 for Colter.

Is Xander or Colter more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Xander and Colter mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Xander and Colter boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.