Xander vs Nash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Xander Rank #216

Nash Rank #240

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #240 for Nash.

Is Xander or Nash more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Xander and Nash mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Xander and Nash boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.