Xander
How to say it: ZAN-dur · /ˈzændər/
Defender of the people; short form of Alexander, from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) + 'aner' (man).
Xander was the 277th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,335 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #357 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #277 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,335 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,483 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #357 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Xander rose quickly as a modern choice and peaked in the 2010s. Remaining at its peak for now, it is likely to ease downward.
What goes with it
Full of breath and force with a strong edge, Xander is spoken ZAN dur. Axel and Maverick share its spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Xander is about 1 in 104.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish.
England and Wales: #236.
Famous people named Xander
- Xander Bogaerts (born 1992)Aruban professional baseball player
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