Xander sits comfortably in the UK charts at #197 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#197
US Rank #216
About the Name Xander
Xander is holding steady in the rankings at #197. It reached its peak of #174 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.
Xander is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #216, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Xander
Unlikely. With around 253 UK babies named Xander per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Xander in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Xander has held a stable position around #197 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #174 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Xander is more popular in the UK (#197) than in the US (#216). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Xander include: Xander Severina — Xander David Severina is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Primeira Liga club Casa Pia, on loan from Maccabi Haifa.; Yani Xander — Yani Aleksandrov also known as Yani Xander is a Bulgarian actor and entrepreneur.; Xander De Rycke — Xander De Rycke is a Belgian (Flemish) stand-up comedian..
Xander appears in the US top 500 at #216 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
253
UK babies named Xander (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Xander
Likely around 1 other Xander in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Xander
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Xander David Severina is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Primeira Liga club Casa Pia, on loan from Maccabi Haifa. Born in the Netherlands, Severina plays for the Curaçao national team.
Yani Aleksandrov also known as Yani Xander is a Bulgarian actor and entrepreneur. He is best known for his role as Humphrey Bone's Body in the BBC sitcom Ghosts.
Xander De Rycke is a Belgian (Flemish) stand-up comedian. He is known for his stage shows, the podcast Mosselen om half twee, and the year-end media review show Houdt het voor bekeken.
Xander Ketrzynski is a Canadian volleyball player. He is a member of the Canada men's national volleyball team and a participant in 2024 Summer Olympics.
Xander Yarob Zayas Castro is a Puerto Rican professional boxer. He is the unified World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) light middleweight champion since January 2026.