Xander vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Xander Rank #216

Timothy Rank #208

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

Is Xander or Timothy more popular?

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

What do Xander and Timothy mean?

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

Are Xander and Timothy boy or girl names?

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