Xander vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Xander Rank #216

Gideon Rank #332

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Xander or Gideon more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Xander and Gideon mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xander and Gideon boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.