Xander vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Xander Rank #216

Jay Rank #397

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Xander or Jay more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Xander and Jay mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Xander and Jay boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.