Xander vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Xander Rank #216

Killian Rank #370

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Xander or Killian more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Xander and Killian mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Xander and Killian boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.