Zander vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Zander Rank #379

Xander Rank #216

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

Is Zander or Xander more popular?

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

What do Zander and Xander mean?

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

Are Zander and Xander boy or girl names?

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