Baby Boy Names That Start With X
X is the boldest initial in the book. Xavier carries most of the letter’s usage, with Ximena — a staple in Spanish-speaking America — and Xander close behind; Basque, Spanish, and Greek currents give the group its edge. This page narrows the letter to 98 boy names, where American, Basque and Modern American origins run strongest. Xavier (No. 108) and Xander (No. 259) are the most popular X boy names in the 2025 U.S. Social Security rankings.
Browse Baby Boy Names Beginning With X
This page narrows the X list to baby boy names with meanings and origins. For a fresh batch, open the boy name generator preset for X. You can also compare the broader baby names that start with X, switch to baby girl names that start with X, or move to baby boy names that start with W and baby boy names that start with Y.
Baby Boy Names That Start With X List
98 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Xander
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Greek
#2
Xavier
Meaning: New house
Origin: Basque
#3
Xavi
Meaning: New house
Origin: Basque
#4
Xavian
Meaning: New house
Origin: Basque / Modern English
#5
Xaviar
Meaning: New house or bright
Origin: Basque / Arabic-influenced variant
#6
Xion
Meaning: Modern invented name, meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
#7
Xavier-Lee
Meaning: Xavier and Lee compound name
Origin: Basque / English compound
#8
Xerxes
Meaning: Ruler over heroes
Origin: Persian / Greek
#9
Xyleek
Meaning: Modern X-name with uncertain etymology
Origin: Modern American
#10
Xylo
Meaning: Wood
Origin: Greek
#11
Xzavier
Meaning: Modern variant of Xavier, new house
Origin: Modern English / Basque
#12
Xavion
Meaning: Modern form linked to Xavier
Origin: American / Basque
#13
Xavior
Meaning: New house or bright
Origin: Basque / Modern English variant
#14
Xaiver
Meaning: New house or bright
Origin: Basque / Modern English variant
#15
Xzavion
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
#16
Xavien
Meaning: Modern Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
#17
Xaiden
Meaning: Modern invented form
Origin: American
#18
Xzander
Meaning: Modern variant of Xander, defender of mankind
Origin: Modern English / Greek
#19
Xayden
Meaning: Modern invented form
Origin: American
#20
Xzavior
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
#21
Xadrian
Meaning: Modern form inspired by Adrian
Origin: Modern American / Latin
#22
Xzavian
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
#23
Xane
Meaning: Modern form related to Zane or John
Origin: Modern English / Hebrew
#24
Xayvion
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
#25
Xzayvier
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
#26
Xaden
Meaning: Modern Aiden/Caden-style name
Origin: Modern American
#27
Xian
Meaning: Worthy, virtuous, or immortal depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#28
Xavius
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#29
Xzayvion
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#30
Xiong
Meaning: Bear or brave
Origin: Chinese
#31
Xzavien
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#32
Xyler
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#33
Xaivier
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#34
Xeng
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#35
Xavyer
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#36
Xylon
Meaning: Wood, forest
Origin: Greek
#37
Xxavier
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#38
Xachary
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#39
Xai
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#40
Xue
Meaning: Snow or learning
Origin: Chinese
#41
Xan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#42
Xhaiden
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#43
Xavious
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#44
Xzaviar
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#45
Xzaiver
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#46
Xabi
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#47
Xsavier
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#48
Xayvier
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#49
Xayne
Meaning: Modern form linked to Zane
Origin: American / Hebrew
#50
Xyon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#51
Xylan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#52
Xavy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#53
Xiomar
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#54
Xuan
Meaning: Spring
Origin: Vietnamese
#55
Xzorion
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#56
Xaidyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#57
Xabier
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#58
Xazier
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#59
Xzayden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#60
Xandar
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#61
Xyan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#62
Xandyr
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#63
Xaveon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#64
Xin
Meaning: Heart, new, or trust depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#65
Xaeden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#66
Xen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#67
Xyion
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#68
Xalen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#69
Xadyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#70
Xanti
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#71
Xaire
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#72
Xaviel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#73
Xaven
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#74
Xzavyer
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#75
Xzavia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#76
Xzaiden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#77
Xhavier
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#78
Ximena
Meaning: Listener
Origin: Spanish / Basque
#79
Xandir
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#80
Xavia
Meaning: New house
Origin: Basque
#81
Xaine
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#82
Xaver
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#83
Xzaveon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#84
Xsavior
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#85
Xain
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#86
Xiang
Meaning: Fragrant, auspicious, or image depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#87
Xyaire
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#88
Xzavious
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#89
Xzadrian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#90
Xzayvian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#91
Xamir
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#92
Xabian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#93
Xaylen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#94
Xael
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#95
Xaniel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#96
Xanthus
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#97
Xanthos
Meaning: Yellow or fair-haired
Origin: Greek
#98
Xenon
Meaning: Stranger, foreigner
Origin: Greek
How To Use This X Baby Names List
Use the list above as a research set, then narrow it by sound, meaning, origin, and how the name pairs with the family name. The generator preset is useful for quick discovery, while this page is better for comparing a larger fixed set of X names.
Gender Mix
This focused page currently includes 98 baby boy names beginning with X. For a wider comparison, browse the full baby names that start with X list.
Sound And Flow
Say each name with the surname and listen for repeated sounds, awkward initials, and rhythm. Short X names can feel direct, while longer names may offer more nickname options.
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Length Mix
Short names
18
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Xavi, Xion, Xylo, Xane, Xian, Xeng.
Medium names
74
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Xander, Xavier, Xavian, Xaviar, Xerxes, Xyleek.
Long names
6
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Xavier-Lee, Xzayvier, Xzayvion, Xzavious, Xzadrian, Xzayvian.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in N
40
Examples: Xavian, Xion, Xavion, Xzavion, Xavien, Xaiden.
Ends in R
28
Examples: Xander, Xavier, Xaviar, Xzavier, Xavior, Xaiver.
Ends in E
7
Examples: Xavier-Lee, Xane, Xue, Xayne, Xaire, Xaine.
Ends in S
6
Examples: Xerxes, Xavius, Xavious, Xzavious, Xanthus, Xanthos.
Popular X Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count X names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Boy names
- Xavier rank #108 - 3,232 births
- Xander rank #259 - 1,335 births
- Xaden rank #1,420 - 128 births
- Xzavier rank #1,485 - 120 births
- Xavi rank #1,545 - 112 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Xander, Xavier, Xavi, Xavian, Xaviar, Xion, Xavier-Lee, Xerxes.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Xavier, Xavier-Lee, Xavior, Xaiver, Xavien, Xadrian, Xian, Xuan.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Xander, Xavi, Xavian, Xaviar, Xion, Xavier-Lee, Xyleek, Xylo.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Xylo, Xylon, Xue, Xuan, Xanthos.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Xavier, Xavi, Xavian, Xion, Xyleek, Xzavier, Xavion, Xzavion.
How To Use This List
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