Xander vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Stephen Rank #378

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Xander or Stephen more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Xander and Stephen mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Xander and Stephen boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.