Arthur vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Xander Rank #216

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #216 for Xander.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

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 Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Xander

Zoe Luna Felix Axel Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Xander more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Xander mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Arthur and Xander boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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