Zander vs Xerxes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #5,195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hero among kings"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Ancient Greek Historical Western

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Zander Rank #379

Xerxes Rank #5,195

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #5195 for Xerxes.

Is Zander or Xerxes more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Xerxes at #5195 in the United States.

What do Zander and Xerxes mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Xerxes means "hero among kings" (Old Persian origin).

Are Zander and Xerxes boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Xerxes is primarily a boy name.