Connor vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,606
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con, Connie

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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

Connor Rank #136
Xander Rank #216

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #216 for Xander.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Connor ___

  • Connor James
  • Connor Patrick
  • Connor Michael
  • Connor Ryan
  • Connor Thomas
  • Connor Sean

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 Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Xander

Zoe Luna Felix Axel Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Xander more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Connor and Xander mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Connor and Xander boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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