Xander vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Xander Rank #216

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Leo mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Xander and Leo boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.