Xander vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

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Xander Rank #216

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Eli mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xander and Eli boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.