Xander vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Xander Rank #216

Kingston Rank #178

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Kingston more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Kingston mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Xander and Kingston boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.