Xander vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Xander Rank #216

Maximus Rank #331

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Xander or Maximus more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Xander and Maximus mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Xander and Maximus boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.