Xander Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Xander appears in the “Matched” trilogy by Ally Condie and “The Distance Between Us” by Kasie West

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A Deep Dive

Xander Overview

Meaning

Defender of the people

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Etymology

A diminutive of the Greek name “Alexander,” meaning “defender of the people.”

Pronunciation

/ˈzæn.dər/

Popularity

Xander is a trendy name in the USA and has been steadily rising in popularity. In 2023, Xander ranked #164 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Cool, Short, Edgy

Associated Traits

Bold, energetic, modern

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often chosen for its strong, heroic connotations, linked to the legacy of Alexander the Great.

Name Day

April 23 (Greece)
A Deep Dive

Xander Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Alexander, Zander, Xandro, Xandros, Xandrian

Common Nicknames

Xani, Xano, Xandy, Zane, Xand

Diminutives

Xan, X, Andy, Zan

Famous People

  • Xander Bogaerts
    (Baseball Player)
  • Xander Schauffele
    (Golfer)
  • Xander Berkeley
    (Actor)
  • Xander de Buisonjé
    (Singer)
  • Xander Parish
    (Ballet Dancer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Xander Harris
    ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," TV Series)
  • Xander Cage
    ("xXx," Film Series)
  • Xander
    ("The Broken Road," Novel)
  • "Xander and the Lost Island of Monsters"
    (Novel)
  • Xander
    ("The Magicians," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Xander?

Xander means “defender of the people,” indicating a sense of protection and strength. This name is connected with someone who is courageous and dedicated to helping others.

What Is the Origin of The Name Xander?

The name Xander has Greek origins, derived from the name Alexander, which comes from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of “alexein” (to defend) and “aner” (man). It has been used widely across various cultures and has roots in ancient Greece.

Xander Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Xander in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1872021#1992022#2152023
Top 3 Rankings#1642017#1692019#1712018

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Xander

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023215
(-16 from 2022)
1700
(-198 from 2022)
0.09284
2022199
(-12 from 2021)
1898
(-115 from 2021)
0.10134
2021187
No change from 2020
2013
(-41 from 2020)
0.10744
2020187
(-18 from 2019)
2054
(-279 from 2019)
0.11105
2019169
(+2 from 2018)
2333
(+60 from 2018)
0.12140
2018171
(-7 from 2017)
2273
(-139 from 2017)
0.11694
2017164
(+37 from 2016)
2412
(+397 from 2016)
0.12187
2016201
(+5 from 2015)
2015
(+83 from 2015)
0.09948
2015206
(+5 from 2014)
1932
(+94 from 2014)
0.09450
2014211
(+9 from 2013)
1838
(+140 from 2013)
0.08969
2013220
(-5 from 2012)
1698
(-17 from 2012)
0.08403
2012215
(-10 from 2011)
1715
(-17 from 2011)
0.08452
2011205
(+49 from 2010)
1732
(+378 from 2010)
0.08526
2010254
(-9 from 2009)
1354
(-93 from 2009)
0.06591
2009245
(+23 from 2008)
1447
(+152 from 2008)
0.06823
2008268
(+12 from 2007)
1295
(+68 from 2007)
0.05939
2007280
No change from 2006
1227
(-11 from 2006)
0.05539
2006280
(-1 from 2005)
1238
(+36 from 2005)
0.05647
2005279
(-20 from 2004)
1202
(-72 from 2004)
0.05650
2004259
(-25 from 2003)
1274
(-150 from 2003)
0.06028
2003234
(+308 from 2002)
1424
(+1016 from 2002)
0.06777
2002542
(+210 from 2001)
408
(+179 from 2001)
0.01974
2001752
(+175 from 2000)
229
(+64 from 2000)
0.01107
2000927
(-3 from 1999)
165
(+6 from 1999)
0.00790
1999924
(+414 from 1998)
159
(+70 from 1998)
0.00780
19981338
(+1058 from 1997)
89
(+55 from 1997)
0.00439
19972396
(+1434 from 1996)
34
(+17 from 1996)
0.00170
19963830
(+678 from 1995)
17
(+4 from 1995)
0.00085
19954508
(-597 from 1994)
13
(-3 from 1994)
0.00065
19943911
(+316 from 1993)
16
(+2 from 1993)
0.00078
19934227
(+1432 from 1992)
14
(+5 from 1992)
0.00068
19925659
(+1612 from 1991)
9
(+3 from 1991)
0.00043
19917271
(+844 from 1990)
6
(+1 from 1990)
0.00028
19908115
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00023
19890
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19880
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0
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0.0000
19870
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0
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0.0000
19860
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0
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0.0000
19850
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0
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0.0000
19840
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0
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0.0000
19830
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0.0000
19820
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0
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0.0000
19810
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0
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0.0000
19800
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0
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0.0000
19790
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0
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0.0000
19780
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0.0000
19770
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0
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0.0000
19760
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0.0000
19750
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0.0000
19740
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0.0000
19730
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0.0000
19720
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19710
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19700
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19690
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19680
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19660
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19650
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19640
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19630
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19620
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19610
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19600
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19590
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19580
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19570
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19560
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19550
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19530
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19520
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19510
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19500
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19490
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19470
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19450
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19440
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19420
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19410
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19400
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19390
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19380
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19370
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19350
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19340
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19330
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19310
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19300
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19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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0
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19140
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0
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19130
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0
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0.0000
19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19070
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19030
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American States Popularity Rankings for Xander

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1842021#1922022#1872023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1932021#2192022#2152023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1652021#1662022#1842023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1962021#1632022#1662023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2082021#2352022#2752023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1842021#2502022#2092023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1972021#1862022#2102023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2382021#2112022#2212023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1782021#1712022#2462023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1512021#1582022#1682023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1912021#2752022#2312023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2552021#2202022#2332023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1592021#1772022#2402023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1742021#1432022#1832023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1972021#2262022#2572023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1972021#2352022#2912023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2472021#2112022#2822023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2432021#1882022#2122023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2662021#2372022#2112023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1272021#3302022#1942023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1832021#1982022#2182023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1292021#1862022#1682023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1722021#1412022#1752023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2342021#2802022#2532023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1872021#1782022#2052023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1422021#1902022#1612023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2072021#1472022#3252023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2372021#1382022#2552023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1762021#1752022#2892023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2182021#2672022#3052023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1302021#1652022#1252023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2442021#2622022#1892023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1722021#2252022#3152023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1862021#1552022#4032023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1912021#1882022#1842023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#982021#1042022#2072023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1332021#1312022#1782023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1712021#1752022#1922023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1132021#2902022#1452023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1592021#2012022#1992023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#952019#1292020#2302022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2542021#2002022#1712023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3472021#2502022#5282023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1822020#2062021#1102022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#932019#1832021#1692022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1872021#1652022#2692023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1232021#1852022#1432023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#782014#902016#1012017

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1612003#1512013#2362020

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1112014#1412017#942018

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2482022

Popularity Rankings for Xander in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#862006#702012#522019

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#942012#1172013#1762014

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1632021#1512022#1852023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1792019#2002020#1742021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1802017#2472018#2912023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1922021#1922022#2492023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3102021#2162022#2732023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2732021#3062022#2492023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3292021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5522021#6572022#3962023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#6632016#4742018#4422019

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9602020#5592021#6712022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#8752022#6042023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Xander a Name for Boys or Girls?

Xander is a name for boys, known for its sharp and dynamic qualities. The name’s connection to ancient Greece and its bold meaning resonate with many, making it a strong choice.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Xander

Xander in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Xander Bogaerts (Baseball Player, born 1992): A professional baseball shortstop from Aruba who plays for the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball.
  • Xander Schauffele (Golfer, born 1993): An American professional golfer who has won multiple PGA Tour titles and competed in international tournaments.
  • Xander Berkeley (Actor, born 1955): An American actor featured in numerous films and TV series, including "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and "24."
  • Xander de Buisonjé (Singer, born 1973): A Dutch singer and songwriter who gained fame as the lead singer of the band Volumia!
  • Xander Parish (Ballet Dancer, born 1986): A British ballet dancer who has performed as a principal dancer with the Mariinsky Ballet in Russia.
  • Xander Corvus (Actor, born 1988): An American actor recognized for his work in the adult film industry.
  • Xander Mobus (Voice Actor, born 1992): An American voice actor best known for voicing the announcer in the "Super Smash Bros." video game series.
  • Xander Zhou (Fashion Designer, born 1982): A Chinese fashion designer whose avant-garde collections have been showcased internationally.
  • Xander Harris ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," 1997 TV Series): A loyal and witty member of the Scooby Gang who fights alongside Buffy against supernatural forces.
  • Xander Cage ("xXx," 2002 Film Series): An extreme sports enthusiast recruited by the government to become a spy.
  • Xander ("The Broken Road," 2017 Novel by Richard Paul Evans): A man on a journey of redemption after losing everything.
  • "Xander and the Lost Island of Monsters" (2015 Novel by Margaret Dilloway): Follows a young boy who discovers he is a demigod and must save the world from monsters.
  • Xander ("The Magicians," 2015 TV Series): A minor character in the magical world of Brakebills University.
  • "Xander's Song" (2011 Album by Xander Smith): A collection of heartfelt tracks by the indie singer-songwriter.
  • Xander King ("The Devil's Keep," 2017 Novel by Phillip W. Simpson): A soldier turned mercenary with a dark past.
  • Xander Carrow ("Matched," 2010 Novel by Ally Condie): A childhood friend of the protagonist in a dystopian society.
  • Xander Park (California, USA): A community park in California offering playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports facilities.
  • Xander Lake (Alaska, USA): A serene lake in Alaska, perfect for fishing, kayaking, and nature walks.
  • Xander Plaza (New York, USA): A bustling plaza in New York with shops, restaurants, and cultural events.
  • Xander Ridge (Colorado, USA): A scenic ridge in Colorado popular for hiking and offering panoramic views.
  • Xander Beach (Florida, USA): A beautiful beach in Florida known for its clear waters and white sand.
  • Xander Creek (Oregon, USA): A picturesque creek in Oregon, ideal for hiking and wildlife observation.
  • Xander Canyon (Arizona, USA): A stunning canyon in Arizona offering hiking trails and breathtaking vistas.

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