Xander is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #12406 in 2018 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 10 births ranking #10812. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 212,553 girls born was named Xander. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Xander is a sleek modern short form of Alexander meaning defending men. It feels sharp, contemporary, and easy to use internationally.
Once more unusual, Xander rose as parents looked for fresh routes into classic names. Its strength comes from offering the depth of Alexander in a more compact form.