Xander vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Xander Rank #216

Riley Rank #229

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Xander or Riley more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Xander and Riley mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Xander and Riley boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.