Anisse vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Dutch Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#216
Total SSA Count
1,665
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xan

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Popularity Comparison

Anisse Rank #49,564
Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #49564 for Anisse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anisse ___

No pairings available yet.

Xander ___

  • Xander James
  • Xander Cole
  • Xander Reid
  • Xander Blake
  • Xander Grey
  • Xander Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anisse or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Anisse at #49564 in the United States.

What do Anisse and Xander mean?

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

Are Anisse and Xander boy or girl names?

Anisse is primarily a girl name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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