Names like Xander
If Xander is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Greek classics to names with a similar sound. Xander has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Lukas, Phoenix, Kyrie and Niko.
24 boy names like Xander
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- Lukas#288Lukas means "bringer of light".Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Phoenix#329It refers to a mythical bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Kyrie#244Kyrie means "Lord." It's often used in Christian prayers and hymns.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Niko#325Niko means "victory of the people." It's often a shortened version of Nicholas.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Ares#290Ares means "ruin" or "battle".Also Greek2 syllables
- Deacon#561This name comes from an ancient Greek word that referred to a servant or messenger.Also Greek2 syllables
- Karter#270Drives a cart or wagon.Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Ryker#183Ryker is thought to mean "rich" or "powerful."Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Orion#334Orion is a hunter in Greek mythology.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Adonis#241The name Adonis comes from Greek mythology and refers to a god of great beauty.Also Greek
- Tucker#181Tucker originally meant someone who softens cloth by pounding it.Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Onyx#365Onyx refers to a type of gemstone.Also Greek2 syllables
- Damian#109The name Damian means 'to tame' or 'to subdue'.Also Greek
- Iker#390The name Iker is usually understood to mean "visitation" or "visiting".Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Luka#85Luka is a form of Luke, which means "man from Lucania" (an area in Italy).Also Greek2 syllables
- Sawyer#122Sawyer means "wood cutter." It refers to someone who saws wood for a living.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Fletcher#547It means "arrow maker." This name was given to someone who made arrows for a living.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Apollo#445Apollo was a Greek god associated with music, poetry, light, healing, and prophecy.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Porter#560Porter was an occupational surname for a gatekeeper or doorkeeper.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Gunner#506Gunner means "bold warrior" or "soldier."Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Theo#82Theo means "God" or "divine".Also Greek2 syllables
- Walter#252Walter means "powerful warrior" or "commander of the army."Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Miller#369Miller means "one who grinds grain." It originally described someone whose job was to…Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Alessandro#497This name means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' It suggests someone who…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
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- What names are similar to Xander?
- Names with a similar style to Xander include Lukas, Phoenix, Kyrie, Niko, Ares and Deacon.
- How are these names matched to Xander?
- Each name is compared with Xander on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Xander has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Greek names are like Xander?
- Lukas, Phoenix, Kyrie, Niko and Ares share Xander's Greek roots.