Xander vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Xander Rank #216

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and John mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xander and John boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.