Xander vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Dutch Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #216
Total SSA Count: 1,665
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Walker Brandon Knox Jasper

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Xander Rank #216

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #216 for Xander.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xander or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Grayson mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Xander and Grayson boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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