Alex or Xander ?

Alex - Xander sounds really drippy imo, especially when it’s pronounced Xahhhnder

Alex or Alec. Not keen on Xander, sounds like a fish

Alex or Alec

I like both but think Xander is nicer.

Alex for me. Xander sounds a bit pretentious to my ears.

Or Alex pronounced as Alec

Mine goes by Xander but it’s only me and his older brother that call him that. Everyone else calls him by his full name which must be unusual as all other Alexanders he knows go by Alex.

I love Xander. Dislike Alex

Xander is absolutely awful.

I prefer Xander.

Love Xander

Alex/Al/Ali/Lex/Xander/Xan
You may well end up using them all!
I teach more Alexes (NW)

I don't think there's any point trying to choose a diminutive. Some people will use one, some might use another, he might have his own opinion.

Having said that my nephew is nearly 8 and always been Alexander. Never heard anyone shorten it.

Agree with this
I really don't like Xander.

I was thinking the same thing. It's a bit pretentious for me.

My Alexander is typically Alex, but is often also called Als or Ali.

Xander to me is silly and pretentious. I like the classic Alex.

I like Zander.

Oops I meant Xander!

Or just pick one as his name rather than a NN? We have an Alex, was never Alexander. Have been known to call him Al.

Alex, but I prefer Alec or Sandy

I find Xander low level ridiculous

I like Xander I think it's much nicer than Alex but he will probably have his own view when he is old enough

I prefer Alex, but I also think it is very much the default. So even if you call him something else when he's young, be prepared for the fact that he might prefer to be Alex when he's older.

Not Zander. I use to know one and he was a right knob.

xander is dreadful. Alex is lovely