Xander vs Niko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Niko Rank #344

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #344 for Niko.

Is Xander or Niko more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Niko at #344 in the United States.

What do Xander and Niko mean?

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

Are Xander and Niko boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Niko is primarily a boy name.