Xander vs Walker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch Greek

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Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

English American

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Xander Rank #216

Walker Rank #82

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Walker more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Walker mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are Xander and Walker boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Walker is primarily a boy name.