Xander vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Xander Rank #216

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Samuel mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xander and Samuel boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.