Xander vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Xander Rank #216

Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Harrison mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Xander and Harrison boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.