Landis
Meaning
"from the grassy plains"
Origin: English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,021
- Total SSA Count
- 15
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Lan, Land
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from the grassy plains"
Origin: English
"forest dweller, one of the wood"
Origin: Greek (xylon)
Landis is more popular, ranked #6021 vs #6046 for Xyler.
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Landis is more popular, ranked #6021 compared to Xyler at #6046 in the United States.
Landis means "from the grassy plains" (English origin). Xyler means "forest dweller, one of the wood" (Greek (xylon) origin).
Landis is primarily a boy name. Xyler is primarily a boy name.