Xander vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

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Xander Rank #216

Milo Rank #120

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Milo more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Milo mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Xander and Milo boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.