Baby 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. The list below holds 192 researched X names across girl, boy, and unisex usage, with American, Basque and Greek the most common origins. In the 2025 U.S. Social Security data, Ximena (No. 183 for girls) and Xavier (No. 108 for boys) lead the X names.
Browse Baby Names Beginning With X
This page keeps the broad baby-name intent together: girl names, boy names, unisex names, meanings, and origins that start with X. For a fresh shortlist, open the baby name generator preset for X, or narrow the list to baby girl names that start with X and baby boy names that start with X. You can also move to baby names that start with W or baby names that start with Y.
Baby Names That Start With X List
192 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
Xanthe
Meaning: Golden, yellow
Origin: Greek
#13
Xyla
Meaning: Wood dweller
Origin: Greek
#14
Xenia
Meaning: Hospitality
Origin: Greek
#15
Xena
Meaning: Guest, stranger
Origin: Greek
#16
Xaya
Meaning: Modern X-name with uncertain etymology
Origin: Modern English
#17
Xia
Meaning: Summer or glow
Origin: Chinese
#18
Xanthi
Meaning: Yellow, fair-haired
Origin: Greek
#19
Xanthia
Meaning: Yellow, fair-haired
Origin: Greek
#20
Xanthie
Meaning: Yellow, fair-haired
Origin: Greek
#21
Xara
Meaning: Princess or bright dawn depending on usage
Origin: Arabic / Modern English
#22
Xavia
Meaning: New house
Origin: Basque
#23
Xiomara
Meaning: Ready for battle
Origin: Spanish / Germanic
#24
Xylia
Meaning: From the woods
Origin: Greek
#25
Xavion
Meaning: Modern form linked to Xavier
Origin: American / Basque
#26
Xavior
Meaning: New house or bright
Origin: Basque / Modern English variant
#27
Xaiver
Meaning: New house or bright
Origin: Basque / Modern English variant
#28
Xzavion
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
#29
Xavien
Meaning: Modern Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
#30
Xaiden
Meaning: Modern invented form
Origin: American
#31
Xzander
Meaning: Modern variant of Xander, defender of mankind
Origin: Modern English / Greek
#32
Xayden
Meaning: Modern invented form
Origin: American
#33
Xzavior
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
#34
Xadrian
Meaning: Modern form inspired by Adrian
Origin: Modern American / Latin
#35
Xzavian
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
#36
Xane
Meaning: Modern form related to Zane or John
Origin: Modern English / Hebrew
#37
Xayvion
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
#38
Xzayvier
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
#39
Xaden
Meaning: Modern Aiden/Caden-style name
Origin: Modern American
#40
Xian
Meaning: Worthy, virtuous, or immortal depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#41
Xavius
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#42
Xzayvion
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#43
Xiong
Meaning: Bear or brave
Origin: Chinese
#44
Xzavien
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#45
Xyler
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#46
Xaivier
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#47
Xeng
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#48
Xavyer
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#49
Xylon
Meaning: Wood, forest
Origin: Greek
#50
Xxavier
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#51
Xachary
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#52
Xai
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#53
Xue
Meaning: Snow or learning
Origin: Chinese
#54
Xan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#55
Xhaiden
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#56
Xavious
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#57
Xzaviar
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#58
Xzaiver
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#59
Xabi
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#60
Xsavier
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#61
Xayvier
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#62
Xayne
Meaning: Modern form linked to Zane
Origin: American / Hebrew
#63
Xyon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#64
Xylan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#65
Xavy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#66
Xiomar
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#67
Ximena
Meaning: Listener
Origin: Spanish / Basque
#68
Xochitl
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Nahuatl
#69
Xitlali
Meaning: Star
Origin: Nahuatl
#70
Xitlaly
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#71
Xochilt
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#72
Xandria
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#73
Xaria
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#74
Xochil
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#75
Xaviera
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#76
Xandra
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Greek
#77
Xoe
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#78
Xitlalli
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#79
Xitlalic
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#80
Xiana
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#81
Xiara
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#82
Xuan
Meaning: Profound, mysterious, or bright depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#83
Xoey
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#84
Xin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#85
Xylina
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#86
Ximenna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#87
Xianna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#88
Xela
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#89
Xitlally
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#90
Xee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#91
Xariah
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#92
Xareni
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#93
Xoie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#94
Xana
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#95
Xochilth
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#96
Xcaret
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#97
Xinyi
Meaning: Joyful heart, trust, or new meaning depending on characters
Origin: Chinese
#98
Xiamara
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#99
Xylah
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#100
Xzandria
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#101
Xzaria
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#102
Xayla
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#103
Xaniyah
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#104
Xolani
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#105
Xandrea
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#106
Xiaoyu
Meaning: Dawn rain, small jade, or little universe depending on characters
Origin: Chinese
#107
Xiaohui
Meaning: Dawn brightness or little wisdom depending on characters
Origin: Chinese
#108
Xiulan
Meaning: Elegant orchid or beautiful orchid
Origin: Chinese
#109
Xzorion
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Xaidyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#111
Xabier
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#112
Xazier
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#113
Xzayden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#114
Xandar
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#115
Xyan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#116
Xandyr
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Xaveon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Xaeden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#119
Xen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#120
Xyion
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#121
Xalen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#122
Xadyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#123
Xanti
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#124
Xaire
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#125
Xaviel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#126
Xaven
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#127
Xzavyer
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#128
Xzavia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#129
Xzaiden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#130
Xhavier
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Xandir
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#132
Xaine
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Xaver
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Xzaveon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#135
Xsavior
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#136
Xain
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#137
Xiang
Meaning: Fragrant, auspicious, or image depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#138
Xyaire
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#139
Xzavious
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Xzadrian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Xzayvian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Xamir
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#143
Xabian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Xaylen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Xael
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#146
Xaniel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#147
Xanthus
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Xaniah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Xairexis
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#150
Xinyue
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#151
Xariyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#152
Xylie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#153
Xya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#154
Xyliana
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#155
Xiao
Meaning: Dawn, small, or filial depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#156
Xiclaly
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#157
Xola
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#158
Xea
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#159
Xylee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#160
Xania
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#161
Xaniya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#162
Xaviana
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#163
Xochi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#164
Xavianna
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#165
Xaylee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#166
Xienna
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#167
Xinyan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#168
Xiani
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#169
Xelha
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#170
Xinyu
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#171
Xiadani
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#172
Xitllali
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#173
Xiclali
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#174
Xiomari
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#175
Xiola
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#176
Xotchil
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#177
Xymena
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#178
Xophia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#179
Xenna
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#180
Xiya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#181
Xalia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#182
Xiomary
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#183
Xaia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#184
Xyliah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#185
Xaela
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#186
Xaelah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#187
Xareny
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#188
Xeniah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#189
Xyanna
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#190
Meaning: Star, prosperous, or walk depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#191
Xanthos
Meaning: Yellow or fair-haired
Origin: Greek
#192
Xenon
Meaning: Stranger, foreigner
Origin: Greek
How To Use This X Baby Names List
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Gender Mix
This page currently includes 94 girl names, 94 boy names, and 4 unisex names beginning with X.
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Sound And Flow
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Length Mix
Short names
36
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Xavi, Xion, Xylo, Xyla, Xena, Xaya.
Medium names
142
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Xander, Xavier, Xavian, Xaviar, Xerxes, Xyleek.
Long names
14
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Xavier-Lee, Xzayvier, Xzayvion, Xitlalli, Xitlalic, Xitlally.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in A
47
Examples: Xyla, Xenia, Xena, Xaya, Xia, Xanthia.
Ends in N
42
Examples: Xavian, Xion, Xavion, Xzavion, Xavien, Xaiden.
Ends in R
28
Examples: Xander, Xavier, Xaviar, Xzavier, Xavior, Xaiver.
Ends in I
17
Examples: Xavi, Xanthi, Xai, Xabi, Xitlali, Xitlalli.
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.
Girl names
View list- Ximena rank #183 - 1,686 births
- Xiomara rank #463 - 665 births
- Xyla rank #763 - 356 births
- Xochitl rank #1,101 - 218 births
- Xolani rank #1,124 - 209 births
Boy names
View list- 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, Xenia, Xanthi, Xanthia, Xanthie, Xavior, Xaiver.
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, Xyla, Xia, Xylia, Xylon, Xue, Xochitl, Xitlali.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Xavier, Xavi, Xavian, Xion, Xyleek, Xzavier, Xyla, Xaya.
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