What does the name Xander mean?

The name Xander means "Defender of Man".

What is the origin of the name Xander?

Xander is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 1,665 babies were named Xander in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Xander is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 1,665 →

All-Time Total: 38,928

Peak Year: 2017

Xander is a short form of the Greek name Alexander, which means "defender of the people." It has a strong and noble connotation.

Boy names closely related to Xander

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Girl names closely related to Xander

Amara Aurora Olivia Ellie Layla Faith Amelia Abigail

Names with similar meaning to Xander

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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