Xander vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Xander Rank #216

Simon Rank #251

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Xander or Simon more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Xander and Simon mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xander and Simon boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.