Xander vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Nicholas mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Xander and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.