Timothy vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Timothy Rank #208

Xander Rank #216

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Timothy or Xander more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Xander mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Timothy and Xander boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.