Xander vs Hayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Xander Rank #216

Hayden Rank #154

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Hayden more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Hayden mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Xander and Hayden boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.