Xander vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Xander Rank #216

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Roman mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Xander and Roman boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.