Infographic of Xander name meaning, which is A shortened form of the Greek name Alexander, Xander means defender of man.
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Xander Name Popularity

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

Year Rank # Births % Births
1910 — 0 0%
1911 — 0 0%
1912 — 0 0%
1913 — 0 0%
1914 — 0 0%
1915 — 0 0%
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1918 — 0 0%
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1920 — 0 0%
1921 — 0 0%
1922 — 0 0%
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1924 — 0 0%
1925 — 0 0%
1926 — 0 0%
1927 — 0 0%
1928 — 0 0%
1929 — 0 0%
1930 — 0 0%
1931 — 0 0%
1932 — 0 0%
1933 — 0 0%
1934 — 0 0%
1935 — 0 0%
1936 — 0 0%
1937 — 0 0%
1938 — 0 0%
1939 — 0 0%
1940 — 0 0%
1941 — 0 0%
1942 — 0 0%
1943 — 0 0%
1944 — 0 0%
1945 — 0 0%
1946 — 0 0%
1947 — 0 0%
1948 — 0 0%
1949 — 0 0%
1950 — 0 0%
1951 — 0 0%
1952 — 0 0%
1953 — 0 0%
1954 — 0 0%
1955 — 0 0%
1956 — 0 0%
1957 — 0 0%
1958 — 0 0%
1959 — 0 0%
1960 — 0 0%
1961 — 0 0%
1962 — 0 0%
1963 — 0 0%
1964 — 0 0%
1965 — 0 0%
1966 — 0 0%
1967 — 0 0%
1968 — 0 0%
1969 — 0 0%
1970 — 0 0%
1971 — 0 0%
1972 — 0 0%
1973 — 0 0%
1974 — 0 0%
1975 — 0 0%
1976 — 0 0%
1977 — 0 0%
1978 — 0 0%
1979 — 0 0%
1980 — 0 0%
1981 — 0 0%
1982 — 0 0%
1983 — 0 0%
1984 — 0 0%
1985 — 0 0%
1986 — 0 0%
1987 — 0 0%
1988 — 0 0%
1989 — 0 0%
1990 — 0 0%
1991 — 0 0%
1992 — 0 0%
1993 — 0 0%
1994 — 0 0%
1995 — 0 0%
1996 — 0 0%
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%

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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 Popularity Other Gender
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?

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Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Sander

One who sands

English

Lists With Xander

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Siblings of Xander

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

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
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

9 Comments

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. My husband and I both like the character Xander from Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

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

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  6. He’s very emotional

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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