Xander vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Xander Rank #216

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Evan mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Xander and Evan boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.