Xander Boy

Popularity: #205 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationZAN-der / /ˈzændər/

Greek; English

Meaning

Greek: defender of men; English: protector

Historical & Cultural Background

In Greek tradition, Xander is a diminutive of Alexander, which has roots in ancient history as a name associated with great leaders like Alexander the Great. In English usage, Xander has gained popularity as a modern, shortened form of Alexander, appealing for its contemporary sound.

Trend Summary

Xander has seen a rise in popularity as a modern alternative to Alexander.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Zander
  • Xandor

International Variants

  • Alejandro (Spanish)
  • Alexandre (French)
  • Alessandro (Italian)

Famous people named Xander

Xander Berkeley — actor.

Fictional characters named Xander

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Sibling Suggestions

AlexanderZaneXenaXantheAndersSanderLexAlistair

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Xander was first seen in the United States in 1990. Xander has ranked as high as #285 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Xander has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Xander (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 213
14%
TX 173
11%
FL 124
8%
NY 90
6%
NC 60
4%
PA 56
4%
GA 54
3%
OH 51
3%
IL 47
3%
MI 42
3%
AZ 41
3%
TN 39
2%
IN 38
2%
VA 37
2%
WA 34
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19905
19916
19929
199314
199416
199513
199617
199734
199889
1999159
2000165
2001229
2002408
20031,424
20041,274
20051,202
20061,238
20071,227
20081,295
20091,447
20101,356
20111,733
20121,715
20131,699
20141,839
20151,932
20162,016
20172,413
20182,274
20192,335
20202,054
20212,016
20221,899
20231,711
20241,665