Xander vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Xander Rank #216

Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Jesse mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xander and Jesse boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.