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Xander
say it zan-der
What Xander means
- Greek short form of Alexander: defender of men
How popular it is
Its use is steady over the last ten years.
- no. 144 in Australia (2024)
- no. 181 in England & Wales (2024)
- no. 188 in Scotland (2025)
- no. 210 in the US (2024)
- no. 215 in Northern Ireland (2025)
- no. 258 in New Zealand (2023)
- no. 281 in Ontario & Quebec (2020)
- no. 614 in Sweden (2020)
In the United States it was most popular around 2020.
Other forms
Names with a similar meaning
Liam William Alexander Ezra Joshua Alex Edward Isaiah Salvador Duarte Guilherme Alexis
Xander in stories
- Fire Emblem Fates: Xander, the crown prince of Nohr
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Xander Harris, Buffy's loyal friend