Xander vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Xander Rank #216

Maddox Rank #215

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Maddox more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Maddox mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Xander and Maddox boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.