Xander vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Xander Rank #216

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Colton mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Xander and Colton boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.