Zane vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zane

Boy #305 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Gift from God"

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Zane Rank #305

Xander Rank #216

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

Is Zane or Xander more popular?

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

What do Zane and Xander mean?

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

Are Zane and Xander boy or girl names?

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