Xander vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

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Xander Rank #216

Grant Rank #241

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Xander or Grant more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Xander and Grant mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Xander and Grant boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.