Marid vs Xanthus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marid

Boy #27,954 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rebellious one; powerful spirit"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,954
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Marid Rank #27,954
Xanthus Rank #27,799

Xanthus is more popular, ranked #27799 vs #27954 for Marid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marid ___

  • Marid Hassan
  • Marid Ibrahim
  • Marid Yusuf
  • Marid Omar
  • Marid Khalid

Xanthus ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marid

Tariq Zahra Yasmine Rashid Leila

If you choose Xanthus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marid or Xanthus more popular?

Xanthus is more popular, ranked #27799 compared to Marid at #27954 in the United States.

What do Marid and Xanthus mean?

Marid means "rebellious one; powerful spirit" (Arabic origin).

Are Marid and Xanthus boy or girl names?

Marid is primarily a boy name. Xanthus is primarily a boy name.

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