Baby Boy Names That Start With X
Browse 98 baby boy names that start with X, with meanings and origins from the audited name pool. This page is the gender-specific companion to the broad X baby-name list, so it stays focused on boy names rather than mixing in every possible starting-letter match.
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
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#2
Xavier
Meaning: New house
Origin: Basque
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#3
Xavi
Meaning: New house
Origin: Basque
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#4
Xavian
Meaning: New house
Origin: Basque / Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#5
Xaviar
Meaning: New house or bright
Origin: Basque / Arabic-influenced variant
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#6
Xion
Meaning: Modern invented name, meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#7
Xavier-Lee
Meaning: Xavier and Lee compound name
Origin: Basque / English compound
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#8
Xerxes
Meaning: Ruler over heroes
Origin: Persian / Greek
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#9
Xyleek
Meaning: Modern X-name with uncertain etymology
Origin: Modern American
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#10
Xylo
Meaning: Wood
Origin: Greek
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#11
Xzavier
Meaning: Modern variant of Xavier, new house
Origin: Modern English / Basque
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#12
Xavion
Meaning: Modern form linked to Xavier
Origin: American / Basque
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#13
Xavior
Meaning: New house or bright
Origin: Basque / Modern English variant
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#14
Xaiver
Meaning: New house or bright
Origin: Basque / Modern English variant
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#15
Xzavion
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#16
Xavien
Meaning: Modern Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#17
Xaiden
Meaning: Modern invented form
Origin: American
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#18
Xzander
Meaning: Modern variant of Xander, defender of mankind
Origin: Modern English / Greek
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#19
Xayden
Meaning: Modern invented form
Origin: American
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#20
Xzavior
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#21
Xadrian
Meaning: Modern form inspired by Adrian
Origin: Modern American / Latin
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#22
Xzavian
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#23
Xane
Meaning: Modern form related to Zane or John
Origin: Modern English / Hebrew
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#24
Xayvion
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#25
Xzayvier
Meaning: Modern elaborated Xavier-family name
Origin: Modern American / Basque
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#26
Xaden
Meaning: Modern Aiden/Caden-style name
Origin: Modern American
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#27
Xian
Meaning: Worthy, virtuous, or immortal depending on character
Origin: Chinese
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#28
Xavius
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#29
Xzayvion
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#30
Xiong
Meaning: Bear or brave
Origin: Chinese
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#31
Xzavien
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#32
Xyler
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#33
Xaivier
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#34
Xeng
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#35
Xavyer
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#36
Xylon
Meaning: Wood, forest
Origin: Greek
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#37
Xxavier
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#38
Xachary
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#39
Xai
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#40
Xue
Meaning: Snow or learning
Origin: Chinese
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#41
Xan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#42
Xhaiden
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#43
Xavious
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#44
Xzaviar
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#45
Xzaiver
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#46
Xabi
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#47
Xsavier
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#48
Xayvier
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#49
Xayne
Meaning: Modern form linked to Zane
Origin: American / Hebrew
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#50
Xyon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#51
Xylan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#52
Xavy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#53
Xiomar
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#54
Xuan
Meaning: Spring
Origin: Vietnamese
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#55
Xzorion
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#56
Xaidyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#57
Xabier
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#58
Xazier
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#59
Xzayden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#60
Xandar
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#61
Xyan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#62
Xandyr
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#63
Xaveon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#64
Xin
Meaning: Heart, new, or trust depending on character
Origin: Chinese
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#65
Xaeden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#66
Xen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#67
Xyion
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#68
Xalen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#69
Xadyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#70
Xanti
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#71
Xaire
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#72
Xaviel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#73
Xaven
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#74
Xzavyer
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#75
Xzavia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#76
Xzaiden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#77
Xhavier
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#78
Ximena
Meaning: Listener
Origin: Spanish / Basque
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#79
Xandir
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#80
Xavia
Meaning: New house
Origin: Basque
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#81
Xaine
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#82
Xaver
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#83
Xzaveon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#84
Xsavior
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#85
Xain
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#86
Xiang
Meaning: Fragrant, auspicious, or image depending on character
Origin: Chinese
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#87
Xyaire
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#88
Xzavious
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#89
Xzadrian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#90
Xzayvian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#91
Xamir
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#92
Xabian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#93
Xaylen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#94
Xael
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#95
Xaniel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#96
Xanthus
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#97
Xanthos
Meaning: Yellow or fair-haired
Origin: Greek
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
#98
Xenon
Meaning: Stranger, foreigner
Origin: Greek
Note: Boy name beginning with X. Selected from the audited baby-name pool with meaning, origin, and gender metadata.
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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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
Use the entries as a starting point for characters, projects, profiles, quizzes, team names, stories, or naming research. The short explanations help the joke land without turning the page into a dictionary.
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