Xander vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Xander Rank #216

Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Thomas mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Xander and Thomas boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.