Xander is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #17471 in 2023 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 10 births ranking #10812. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 320,529 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.