Theoden vs Xavian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theoden

Boy #1,860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"king, lord of the people"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Fantasy

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,860
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Denny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Theoden Rank #1,860
Xavian Rank #1,772

Xavian is more popular, ranked #1772 vs #1860 for Theoden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theoden ___

  • Theoden James
  • Theoden William
  • Theoden Arthur
  • Theoden Henry
  • Theoden Edmund
  • Theoden Alaric

Xavian ___

  • Xavian Cole
  • Xavian James
  • Xavian Lee
  • Xavian Reign
  • Xavian Eli
  • Xavian Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theoden

Eowyn Faramir Rowan Arthur Isolde

If you choose Xavian

Zephyr Jaxon Orion Aria Seraphina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theoden or Xavian more popular?

Xavian is more popular, ranked #1772 compared to Theoden at #1860 in the United States.

What do Theoden and Xavian mean?

Theoden means "king, lord of the people" (Old English origin). Xavian means "new house, new home" (Basque via Xavier origin).

Are Theoden and Xavian boy or girl names?

Theoden is primarily a boy name. Xavian is primarily a boy name.

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