Anthony vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Xander Rank #216

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #216 for Xander.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Xander ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Xander

Zoe Luna Felix Axel Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Xander more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Xander mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Anthony and Xander boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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