Xander vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Xander Rank #216

Derek Rank #258

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Xander or Derek more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Xander and Derek mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Xander and Derek boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.