Xander Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Xander is a modern name derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of the people'. It has evolved through various languages and forms, gaining popularity in recent years as a stylish and confident choice. The name has no biblical background and is often associated with creativity and modernity.
The name Xander is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Xander has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. Across generations, 'Xander' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6911th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 330th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 199th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 28780th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14808th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Xander' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Xander"
Pronunciation
/ˈzændər/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Xander is derived from the Greek name 'Alexandros', which means 'defender of the people'. It is often considered a diminutive form of Alexander.
Meaning
defender of the people
Language Evolution
Alexandros (Ancient Greek), Alessandro (Italian), Alejandro (Spanish), Alexandre (French), Xander (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Xander has gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a modern and stylish name, often associated with a strong and confident persona.
Variants & Derivatives
Alex, Xandie, Zander
Modern Popularity & Image
Xander is perceived as a trendy and contemporary name. It is often associated with creativity and modernity, making it appealing to new parents.
Famous People
Xander Berkeley, an American actor, Xander Cage, a fictional character in the 'xXx' film series
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Xander"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Xander"
"Xander" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6911th of 16616 | 80 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 330th of 24088 | 14,995 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 199th of 23106 | 23,853 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 28780th of 35406 | 12 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14808th of 30306 | 56 |
Regional Popularity of "Xander" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 263rd/263 |
100.00% 391st/391 |
100.00% 375th/375 |
100.00% 309th/309 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 175th/175 |
100.00% 208th/208 |
100.00% 202nd/202 |
100.00% 181st/181 |
Regional Popularity of "Xander" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 6922nd/6922 |
- |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Xander"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Xander" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.