Baby Boy Names That Start With X
25 carefully curated baby boy names beginning with the letter X — with meanings, origins, and style categories.
All Baby Boy Names Starting With X
Every name includes its meaning, cultural origin, and style category.
Xavier
🌟 PopularMeaning: New house bright
Origin: Basque
Xander
🌟 PopularMeaning: Defender of men
Origin: Greek
Xerxes
🌟 PopularMeaning: Warrior conqueror
Origin: Persian
Xabi
🌟 PopularMeaning: New house Basque
Origin: Basque
Xeno
✨ ModernMeaning: Foreign strange
Origin: Greek
Xenon
✨ ModernMeaning: Noble gas element
Origin: Greek
Xenophon
💎 UniqueMeaning: Foreign voice
Origin: Greek
Xolani
💎 UniqueMeaning: Please forgive
Origin: Zulu
Xtian
✨ ModernMeaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: English
Xanthos
💎 UniqueMeaning: Yellow golden
Origin: Greek
Xan
✨ ModernMeaning: Defender short form
Origin: Greek
Xael
✨ ModernMeaning: God is my strength
Origin: Hebrew
Xavian
💎 UniqueMeaning: Variant of Xavier
Origin: Basque
Xavion
💎 UniqueMeaning: New house
Origin: American
Xion
💎 UniqueMeaning: Highest place
Origin: Hebrew
Xoán
🌍 RareMeaning: God is gracious Galician
Origin: Galician
Xoel
🌍 RareMeaning: God is salvation
Origin: Galician
Xose
🌍 RareMeaning: God will add
Origin: Galician
Xacinto
🌍 RareMeaning: Hyacinth flower
Origin: Spanish
Xalvador
🌍 RareMeaning: Savior
Origin: Spanish
Xanti
🌍 RareMeaning: Saint James
Origin: Basque
Xarles
🌍 RareMeaning: Free man Basque
Origin: Basque
Xeber
🌍 RareMeaning: New house
Origin: Basque
Xema
🌍 RareMeaning: Blessing
Origin: Native American
Xenias
🌍 RareMeaning: Hospitable
Origin: Greek
🌟 Popular Baby Boy Names Starting With X
These names are consistently ranked in the U.S. top baby boy name lists and are universally recognized.
Xavier
🌟 PopularMeaning: New house bright
Origin: Basque
Xander
🌟 PopularMeaning: Defender of men
Origin: Greek
Xerxes
🌟 PopularMeaning: Warrior conqueror
Origin: Persian
Xabi
🌟 PopularMeaning: New house Basque
Origin: Basque
✨ Modern Baby Boy Names Starting With X
Contemporary names trending right now — fresh and stylish.
Xeno
✨ ModernMeaning: Foreign strange
Origin: Greek
Xenon
✨ ModernMeaning: Noble gas element
Origin: Greek
Xtian
✨ ModernMeaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: English
Xan
✨ ModernMeaning: Defender short form
Origin: Greek
Xael
✨ ModernMeaning: God is my strength
Origin: Hebrew
🌍 Rare Baby Boy Names Starting With X
Names from around the world that bring cultural richness and global flair.
Xoán
🌍 RareMeaning: God is gracious Galician
Origin: Galician
Xoel
🌍 RareMeaning: God is salvation
Origin: Galician
Xose
🌍 RareMeaning: God will add
Origin: Galician
Xacinto
🌍 RareMeaning: Hyacinth flower
Origin: Spanish
Xalvador
🌍 RareMeaning: Savior
Origin: Spanish
Xanti
🌍 RareMeaning: Saint James
Origin: Basque
Xarles
🌍 RareMeaning: Free man Basque
Origin: Basque
Xeber
🌍 RareMeaning: New house
Origin: Basque
Xema
🌍 RareMeaning: Blessing
Origin: Native American
Xenias
🌍 RareMeaning: Hospitable
Origin: Greek
💎 Unique Baby Boy Names Starting With X
Distinctive and memorable, these names stand out without feeling strange.
Xenophon
💎 UniqueMeaning: Foreign voice
Origin: Greek
Xolani
💎 UniqueMeaning: Please forgive
Origin: Zulu
Xanthos
💎 UniqueMeaning: Yellow golden
Origin: Greek
Xavian
💎 UniqueMeaning: Variant of Xavier
Origin: Basque
Xavion
💎 UniqueMeaning: New house
Origin: American
Xion
💎 UniqueMeaning: Highest place
Origin: Hebrew
Quick Reference: X Names at a Glance
| Name | Style |
|---|---|
| Xavier | 🌟 Popular |
| Xander | 🌟 Popular |
| Xerxes | 🌟 Popular |
| Xabi | 🌟 Popular |
| Xeno | ✨ Modern |
| Xenon | ✨ Modern |
| Xenophon | 💎 Unique |
| Xolani | 💎 Unique |
| Xtian | ✨ Modern |
| Xanthos | 💎 Unique |
| Xan | ✨ Modern |
| Xael | ✨ Modern |
| Xavian | 💎 Unique |
| Xavion | 💎 Unique |
| Xion | 💎 Unique |
| Xoán | 🌍 Rare |
| Xoel | 🌍 Rare |
| Xose | 🌍 Rare |
| Xacinto | 🌍 Rare |
| Xalvador | 🌍 Rare |
| Xanti | 🌍 Rare |
| Xarles | 🌍 Rare |
| Xeber | 🌍 Rare |
| Xema | 🌍 Rare |
| Xenias | 🌍 Rare |
FAQs: Baby Boy Names Starting With X
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the most popular and well-loved baby boy names starting with X include: Xavier, Xander, Xerxes, Xabi. These names consistently rank high in U.S. baby name data and are universally recognized.
If you want something distinctive, consider: Xenophon, Xolani, Xanthos, Xavian, Xavion. These names are recognized but not overused, giving your son a distinctive identity.
Short, easy-to-remember names starting with X include: Xabi, Xeno, Xan, Xael, Xion. Short names are punchy, modern, and pair beautifully with long last names.
Start with meaning and origin. Say the full name aloud with your surname to check the flow. Consider potential nicknames. Most importantly, choose a name that feels right for your family.