Xander vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Xander Rank #216

Sullivan Rank #340

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Xander or Sullivan more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Xander and Sullivan mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Xander and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.