Xander vs Jace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Jace Rank #114

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Jace more popular?

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Jace mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Xander and Jace boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.