Xander vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Orion Rank #326

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Xander or Orion more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Xander and Orion mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Xander and Orion boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.