Xander

Meaning of Xander

Xander is a short form of Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind."

Xander has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Xander

Xander has cooled off, slipping to #259 in 2025, down from a peak of #164 in 2017.

Notable people named Xander

• Xander Berkeley
  American actor
• Xander Bogaerts
  Baseball player
• Xander Mobus
  Voice actor
• Xander Parish
  American ballet dancer
• Xander Ritz
  Lacrosse player

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Questions about the name Xander

What does the name Xander mean?

Xander means xander is a short form of alexander, meaning "defender of mankind.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Xander a boy's or a girl's name?

Xander is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Xander?

In 2025, Xander ranked #259 for boys, down from #216 the year before.

When was Xander most popular?

Xander peaked at #164 in 2017.