Xander
A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning defender of mankind; short form of Alexander.
Babies a year
2,403
the US, 2017
Rarity
Common
among names in use
US popularity
#259
down from #216
UK popularity
#236
212 babies · down from #197
How Xander has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #206 |
| 2016 | #201 |
| 2017 | #164 |
| 2018 | #171 |
| 2019 | #169 |
| 2020 | #188 |
| 2021 | #187 |
| 2022 | #199 |
| 2023 | #215 |
| 2024 | #216 |
| 2025 | #259 |
In 2025, 212 babies in England and Wales were named Xander. In the US, 2,403 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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