Xander vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Xander Rank #216

Rory Rank #226

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Xander or Rory more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Xander and Rory mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Xander and Rory boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.