Xander vs Matteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Xander Rank #216

Matteo Rank #138

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Matteo more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Matteo mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Xander and Matteo boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.