Xander Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Xander

Xander Name Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: zan-der
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Xander Name Meaning

The meaning behind the name Xander is quite simple – “defender of men”. It is a name that suggests strength, courage, and protection. It is a great name for those who want to instill these qualities in their son.

Origins of the Name Xander

Xander is an ancient name with roots in both Greek and Latin. In Greek, it is derived from the name Alexander, which is a name with a long and noble history. Alexander was the name of several famous kings, including Alexander the Great. It is also derived from the Latin word “exander”, which means “defender of men”.

Popularity of the Name Xander

Xander is a name that has become increasingly popular over the past few decades. In recent years, it has been one of the top 100 names for boys in the United States and other countries around the world. It is a name that carries a lot of weight and is sure to make your child stand out.

Final Thoughts on the Name Xander

Xander is a name with a long and noble history. It has roots in both Greek and Latin and is derived from the word “exander”, which means “defender of men”. The name has become increasingly popular over the past few decades and is a great choice for those who want to give their son a strong and meaningful name.

Xander Name Popularity

How popular is the name Xander? Here’s everything we know.

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1997	2,165	10	0.0007%
1998	1,459	34	0.0023%
1999	941	108	0.0072%
2000	940	113	0.0074%
2001	766	178	0.0118%
2002	539	372	0.0248%
2003	234	1,410	0.0927%
2004	259	1,262	0.0828%
2005	276	1,194	0.0781%
2006	279	1,219	0.0779%
2007	277	1,210	0.0767%
2008	268	1,275	0.0825%
2009	244	1,431	0.0957%
2010	254	1,334	0.0926%
2011	205	1,718	0.1206%
2012	215	1,700	0.1193%
2013	215	1,690	0.1187%
2014	208	1,824	0.1252%
2015	203	1,920	0.132%
2016	200	1,990	0.138%
2017	164	2,387	0.171%
2018	171	2,248	0.1636%
2019	168	2,308	0.1705%
2020	189	1,990	0.1563%
2021	187	1,986	0.1625%
2022	198	1,883	0.1427%

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Names Like Xander

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What names are variants of Xander?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Xander.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Xan	Defender of man	Greek
Xandro	Defender of man	Greek

What names sound like Xander?

If you like how Xander sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Xander.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Sandero	Man's defender, warrior	Greek
Sanders	Son of Alexander	English
Sandor	A short form of Alexander.	Hungarian
Saunder	Man's defender, warrior	Greek
Sender		German
Zander	Defender of man	Greek

What names are similar to Xander?

Find a name that’s like Xander, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Sander	One who sands	English

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Siblings of Xander

Mamas with kids named Xander also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Sebastian	Venerable or honorable	Greek
Coty	Riverbank	French
Athena	Wise	Greek
Ashton	Ash tree town	English
Skyla	Fugitive	English

Aliya	Rising, ascending	Hebrew
Jaxson	Son of Jack	English

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16 Comments

Carolyn Nov 16 at 8:42 am

My mother is Sandra which is a derivative of Alexandra. So I thought it would be a nice way to honor my mother. I asked him while he was still in utero and he was a little wiggle worm when Xander was suggested. I like to think he picked his name. He really is Xander the Great. He is the kindest kid

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Xander Jun 5 at 9:54 am

I’m gai and all the Xander in the world are gai

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Kurdish Man Apr 19 at 9:22 am

in my country people named xander are usually fed to the dogs

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- Xander Jun 5 at 9:44 am
  
  All the Xanders are gai ofc
  
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A very wise man Apr 19 at 9:19 am

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Loudeline Sep 5 at 7:16 am

I used to live in the UAE and I loved that the kids names had a meaning. So, I found that Xander meant splendid in Arabic so, that’s why I chose that name, because to me, he is splendid in every way.

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Dikiiish Nov 4 at 2:01 pm

short for Alexander. named him after Xander Cage. lol really wanted a masculine name. our family are not down with the gender fluid stuff.

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- Megan Jul 11 at 10:57 pm
  
  I named my son Xander after Xander Cage too, lol.
  
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Cindy Sep 13 at 5:29 pm

My husband and I both like the character Xander from Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

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- Lara May 15 at 2:50 pm
  
  Same lol I’d decided if I ever had a boy no other name but Xander, decided from when I was 6 years old, when Buffy first aired. Luckily I married a man who loved the name too xxx
  
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Tiffany Feb 17 at 4:04 pm

It’s a funny story. Alex (my husband) doesn’t like for me to call him by his full name Alexander. He only wants to be called Alex. So years ago I would joke and say “well one day when we have children, I will name our son after the part of your name you don’t use.” When we found out we were having a boy I decided to stick with that name I joked about years prior. Xander is named after his dad basically. He’s a Semi Jr. lol

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Sophia Jan 28 at 3:59 am

The name just interesting….and than the meaning.it also not popular in Ghana .it just outstanding

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Lacey Aug 27 at 10:19 am

He’s very emotional

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Xander Jan 13 at 7:03 pm

I wanted him to be named after my mother she passed in March. Her name was Xanthia so I wanted his name to have a part of her name so I said Xander and it just stuck to me.

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Nina Sep 9 at 12:02 pm

My husband always liked the name Xander and said if he had a boy that’s what he wanted. He was so set on it that I didn’t try to change his mind. I don’t love it but I don’t hate the name. It’s also become more popular lately.

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Katelin Aug 16 at 9:31 am

I think it’s a strong name and unique but not unheard of. I love the name Alexander but it’s a bit long so I absolutely loved this shortened version.

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