Knox 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

Knox Rank #209
Xander Rank #216

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #216 for Xander.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Knox ___

  • Knox James
  • Knox Oliver
  • Knox William
  • Knox Henry
  • Knox Alexander
  • Knox Reid

Xander ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knox or Xander more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Knox and Xander mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Knox and Xander boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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