Xander vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

✓ All Clear

Xander Rank #216

Eric Rank #252

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Xander or Eric more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Xander and Eric mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Xander and Eric boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.