Xander vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Xander Rank #216

Shepherd Rank #311

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Xander or Shepherd more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Xander and Shepherd mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Xander and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.