Xander
Meaningdefender of men · English form of Alexander
- US rank
- #259
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #164 in 2017
1,335 babies were named Xander in the US in 2025. It has dropped 72 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Xander you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,279 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Xander, 1,335 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Xander would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryXander first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #164.
- Then vs nowXander is 9.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 11,905 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,279.
- TrendXander has slipped 72 places over the last five years and now sits at #259. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedXander is most popular in Rhode Island, where it ranks #125, followed by New Mexico (#161) and Nevada (#187). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningXander is an English form of Alexander, which means “defender of men”.
About the name Xander
Xander is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “defender of men”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with X and ending in “-der”. US birth records list Xander for boys from 1990 to 2025, in 36 of those 36 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #164 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #259, with 1,335 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 | 53,050 boys |
| 2000s | 493 | 2,027 boys |
| 2010s | 1,031 | 970 boys |
| 2020s | 1,031 | 970 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Xander
What does the name Xander mean?
Xander means “defender of men” in English, as a form of Alexander.
What is the origin of the name Xander?
Xander has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Xander a boy or girl name?
Xander is a boy name.
How popular is the name Xander?
Xander ranked #259 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,335 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#164).