Xander vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Xander Rank #216

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Matthew mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Xander and Matthew boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.