Xander vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Xander Rank #216

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Robert mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Xander and Robert boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.