Xander vs Xavier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Xander Rank #216

Xavier Rank #102

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Xavier more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Xavier mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are Xander and Xavier boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.