Rising since 2002, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Xzander since 2002
Babies named Xzander per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 163 |
| 2010s | 386 |
| 2020s | 162 |
Meaning & origin
Xzander is a modern, stylized spelling of Xander, which itself is a nickname for Alexander. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, reflecting the trend for names starting with 'X'. Its peak popularity came in 2017, and it has been rising in use since 2002. In 2025, it ranked 4,139, with approximately 1 in 68,323 boys receiving the name. The top states for Xzander are California and Texas.
Xzander is a modern respelling of Xander, which is a short form of Alexander. The name Alexander derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men'. Xzander emerged in the early 2000s as a creative spelling variation, likely influenced by the popularity of the letter X in unique names.
Where Xzander is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Xzander
Names that share Xzander's style, for a brother or sister.
