Xander

Xander is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,665 boys in the United States.

Xander at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈzæn.dɚ/

About the name Xander

Xander belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Xander first appears in Social Security records in 1990. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #164 in 2017, and in 2024 1,665 babies received the name — 38,928 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Xander in US records

First recorded (US)
1990
Best US rank
#164 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Xander in 2024
1,665
Total since 1880
38,928

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Xander mean?

The meaning of Xander is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Xander a boy or girl name?

Xander is a boy name. In 2024, 1,665 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Xander?

Xander comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Xander?

Xander first appears in US records in 1990. Its best-ever ranking was #164 in 2017, and 1,665 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Xander?

Xander is pronounced /ˈzæn.dɚ/ (IPA).

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