Xander vs Zander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Zander Rank #379

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Xander or Zander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Xander and Zander mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Xander and Zander boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.