Xander vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Xander Rank #216

Patrick Rank #221

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Xander or Patrick more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Xander and Patrick mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Xander and Patrick boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.