Xander vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Xander Rank #216

Jensen Rank #328

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Xander or Jensen more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Xander and Jensen mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Xander and Jensen boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.