Xander vs Tate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

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Xander Rank #216

Tate Rank #210

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Tate more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Tate mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Xander and Tate boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.