Xander vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Xander Rank #216

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Hudson mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Xander and Hudson boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.