Xander vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Xander Rank #216

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and David mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Xander and David boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.