Xander
Xander is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Xander is a contemporary masculine name derived as a short form of Alexander, which originates from the Greek name Alexandros. It means defender of man or protector of mankind. In the United States, Xander gained substantial popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s as an independent given name.
Popularity in the United States
40,281 babies in the United States have been named Xander since 1880. It ranks #571 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #206.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.1 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
- NY (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 362 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,909 |
| 2010-2019 | 19,317 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,693 |
Famous people named Xander
- Xander Schauffele: Professional Golfer
- Xander Berkeley: Actor
Fun facts
- Xander originated as a Dutch and English diminutive of Alexander before gaining widespread recognition as an independent name.
- The popularity of the name surged in the late 1990s, influenced by the prominent character Xander Harris on the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.