Xander vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Xander Rank #216

King Rank #343

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #343 for King.

Is Xander or King more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Xander and King mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Xander and King boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.