Xander vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Xander Rank #216

Jason Rank #148

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Jason more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Jason mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Xander and Jason boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.