Xander vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Xander Rank #216

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Jonathan mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Xander and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.