Xander vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Xander Rank #216

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Ethan mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xander and Ethan boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.