Xander vs Tyler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Xander Rank #216

Tyler Rank #191

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Tyler more popular?

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Tyler mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin).

Are Xander and Tyler boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Tyler is primarily a boy name.