Xander vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Xander Rank #216

Wells Rank #377

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Xander or Wells more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Xander and Wells mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Xander and Wells boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.