Xander vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Xander Rank #216

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Daniel mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xander and Daniel boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.