Xander vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Xander Rank #216

Mark Rank #246

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Xander or Mark more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Xander and Mark mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Xander and Mark boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.