Xander vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Xander Rank #216

Paul Rank #264

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Xander or Paul more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Xander and Paul mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Xander and Paul boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.