Xander vs Jayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #59 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Xander Rank #216

Jayden Rank #59

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Jayden more popular?

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Jayden mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xander and Jayden boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Jayden is primarily a boy name.