Xander vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

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Xander Rank #216

Paxton Rank #288

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Xander or Paxton more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Xander and Paxton mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Xander and Paxton boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.