Xander vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Xander Rank #216

Richard Rank #232

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Xander or Richard more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Xander and Richard mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Xander and Richard boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.