Xander vs Emmett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Xander Rank #216

Emmett Rank #119

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Emmett more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Emmett mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin).

Are Xander and Emmett boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Emmett is primarily a boy name.