Xander vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Xander Rank #216

Ellis Rank #273

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Xander or Ellis more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Xander and Ellis mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Xander and Ellis boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.