Xander vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Xander Rank #216

Walter Rank #271

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Xander or Walter more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Xander and Walter mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Xander and Walter boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.