Xander vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Xander Rank #216

Hugo Rank #405

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #405 for Hugo.

Is Xander or Hugo more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Xander and Hugo mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Xander and Hugo boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.