Xander vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Nicolas mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Xander and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.