Xander vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch Greek

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Xander Rank #216

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Dawson mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Xander and Dawson boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.