Xander vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Xander Rank #216

Rafael Rank #222

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Xander or Rafael more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Xander and Rafael mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xander and Rafael boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.