This list includes 11 Mexican boy names that start with X, from “Xabier” to “Xolotl”. They range from Spanish-influenced forms to Nahuatl names and suit expectant parents, writers, or family members.
Mexican boy names that start with X are given names used in Mexico beginning with the letter X. Many come from Nahuatl, including “Xolotl”, an Aztec deity name still used today.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Origin.
Name: The given form as commonly used in Mexico; you scan this column to shortlist names you like.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide shows how to say each name, so you can speak it with confidence.
Meaning: A concise definition explains literal or cultural meanings, helping you understand each name’s significance.
Origin: Notes whether a name comes from Spanish, Nahuatl, or other Mexican traditions, giving cultural context.
Mexican boy names that start with X
Name
Pronunciation
Meaning
Origin
Xavier
HAH-vye-ehr (/xaˈβjeɾ/)
new house
Basque
Xabier
sha-BYER (/xaˈβjer/)
new house
Basque
Ximeno
hee-MEH-no (/xiˈmeno/)
medieval personal name; meaning uncertain
Spanish/Basque
Xicotencatl
see-koh-TEN-katl (/si.koˈtenkatl/)
Nahuatl personal name; exact meaning debated
Nahuatl
Xochipilli
soh-chee-PEE-lee (/so.tʃiˈpiʎi/)
flower prince
Nahuatl
Xolotl
SOH-lohtl (/ˈʃo.lo.tl/)
dog
Nahuatl
Xiuhtecuhtli
see-OO-teh-KOOT-lee (/ˌsiu.teˈku.t͡ɬi/)
turquoise/fire lord
Nahuatl
Xiuhcoatl
see-OO-KOH-ahtl (/si.uˈkʷa.t͡ɬ/)
turquoise/fire serpent
Nahuatl
Xbalanque
shbah-LAHN-keh (/ʃbaˈlaŋke/)
name of a hero twin
K’iche’ Maya
Xaman
sha-MAHN (/ʃaˈman/)
north
Yucatec Maya
Xiuhtezcatl
see-OO-tehz-KAHTL (/si.uˌtesˈkatl/)
turquoise + mirror (“turquoise mirror”)
Nahuatl
Descriptions
Xavier
Widely used in Mexico as a Catholic and international name (St. Francis Xavier). Popular in cities and rural areas alike, often shortened to “Xavi” or spelled “Javier” in Spanish contexts.
Xabier
Basque form of Xavier used by some Mexican families, especially with Basque heritage. Seen occasionally on birth records and in cultural communities.
Ximeno
Old medieval name (variant of Jimeno) surviving rarely in Mexico; appears in historical records and occasional modern use among families honoring ancestors.
Xicotencatl
Name of famous Tlaxcalan leaders (historical). Used in central Mexico, especially Tlaxcala, to honor indigenous history and regional heroes.
Xochipilli
Aztec god of art, flowers and games; occasionally used as a masculine given name in Mexico, mainly in indigenous or culturally conscious families.
Xolotl
Name of an Aztec deity associated with dogs, twins, and the evening star. Rare but recorded as a male given name in Nahuatl-speaking communities.
Xiuhtecuhtli
Major Aztec god of fire and the year. Used rarely as a masculine name in Mexico, often by families reclaiming pre-Hispanic names.
Xiuhcoatl
Mythical “fire serpent” from Aztec lore. Occasionally chosen by families interested in indigenous mythology; rare in official records.
Xbalanque
One of the Hero Twins in the Popol Vuh (K’iche’ Maya). Used very rarely in southern Mexico and among Maya communities as a culturally significant male name.
Xaman
Short, masculine Maya name meaning “north.” More common in the Yucatán Peninsula and among families preserving Maya language and culture.
Xiuhtezcatl
Compound Nahuatl name known from climate activist Xiuhtezcatl Martínez. Rare in Mexico but recognized among Nahuatl-speaking and activist communities.
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