Xander vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Xander Rank #216

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Dean mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Xander and Dean boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.