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Xander is a masculine name used in Dutch and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Short form of Alexander. It was popularized in the English-speaking world by a character on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)." It ranked #259 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, short form of Alexander. It was popularized in the English-speaking world by a character on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003). The entry lists its usage as Dutch, English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Xander ranked #259 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #259 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Dutch) and that sit near Xander in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xander mean?
Behind the Name does not give Xander a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: short form of Alexander.
Is Xander a popular name?
Xander ranked #259 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Xander a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Xander appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Xander — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
