Xander
Xander sits comfortably in the UK charts at #236 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
About the Name Xander
Xander has held its ground, ranked #236 in 2025 and never far from its best of #174 in 2021 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.
Xander is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Xander in their class.
It ranks similarly in the US at #259, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
⭐ Famous People Named Xander
- 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.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Xander
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Xander
Almost certainly the only Xander in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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