Xander vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Steven Rank #269

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Xander or Steven more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Xander and Steven mean?

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

Are Xander and Steven boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.