Xander vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Xander Rank #216

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Max mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Xander and Max boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.