Xander vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Damien Rank #345

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Xander or Damien more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Xander and Damien mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Xander and Damien boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.