Xander vs Zane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #305 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Gift from God"

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Xander Rank #216

Zane Rank #305

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #305 for Zane.

Is Xander or Zane more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Zane at #305 in the United States.

What do Xander and Zane mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Zane means "Gift from God".

Are Xander and Zane boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Zane is primarily a boy name.