Xander vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Xander Rank #216

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Hayes mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Xander and Hayes boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.