Xander vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Leon mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Xander and Leon boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.