Here you’ll find 19 American boy names that start with X that begin with X, organized from “Xander” to “Xzayden”. These names mix classic forms and modern coinages, and they remain rare but visible in recent U.S. name lists.

American boy names that start with X are male names used in the United States beginning with X. They range from classic forms like “Xander” to newer coinages such as “Xzayden”.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Origin & meaning, Popularity, and Source.

Name: The given name as commonly spelled in U.S. records, helping you spot familiar and unique choices.

Pronunciation: Phonetic cue showing how to say the name, so you can test its sound and flow aloud.

Origin & meaning: Brief origin and one-line meaning to give cultural context and core significance behind each name.

Popularity: U.S. frequency note or rank when available, letting you gauge commonness and modern trends.

Source: Citation of the data source for the origin or usage, so you can check original listings or verify details.

American boy names that start with X

NamePronunciationOrigin/MeaningFrequency/Usage
XavierZAY-vee-erBasque origin meaning “new house” (BehindTheName)popular (SSA 2023)
XanderZAN-derShort form of Alexander, “defender of men” (BehindTheName)common (SSA 2023)
XaviZAH-veeCatalan short form of Xavier (BehindTheName)occasional (BabyCenter 2024)
XzavierZAY-vee-erVariant spelling of Xavier (BabyCenter)occasional (BabyCenter 2024)
XavianZAY-vee-anModern elaboration of Xavier/Xavier-derived names (BabyCenter)occasional (BabyCenter 2024)
XavionZAY-vee-onBlend/modern form related to Xavier with -ion ending (BabyCenter)occasional (BabyCenter 2024)
XzanderZAN-derAlternate spelling of Xander (BabyCenter)rare (BabyCenter 2024)
XerxesZURK-seezOld Persian name meaning “ruler over heroes” (BehindTheName)rare (BabyCenter 2024)
XenoZEE-no or ZEH-noFrom Greek xenos, “stranger” or “guest” (BehindTheName)rare (BabyCenter 2024)
XionZEE-on or ZYE-onModern/creative name likely from phonetic play on “Zion”/Japanese forms (BabyCenter)occasional (BabyCenter 2024)
Xianshee-AN or zee-ANChinese name meaning varies by characters; often “worthy” or place names (BehindTheName)occasional (BabyCenter 2024)
XoanSHOH-an or ZOH-anGalician form of John (BehindTheName)rare (BabyCenter 2024)
XylonZYE-lonGreek origin meaning “wood, forest” (BehindTheName)rare (BabyCenter 2024)
Ximenohee-MEH-no or zee-MEH-noSpanish/Basque medieval name, variant of Jimeno (BehindTheName)rare (BabyCenter 2024)
XeverZEH-verModern invented/variant form related to Xavier (BabyCenter)rare (BabyCenter 2024)
XzaydenZAY-denCreative X-initial variant of Aiden-type names (BabyCenter)rare (BabyCenter 2024)
Xavienzay-VEE-enModern blend of Xavier and -ien suffix (BabyCenter)rare (BabyCenter 2024)
Xavienzay-VEE-enModern blend of Xavier and -ien suffix (BabyCenter)rare (BabyCenter 2024)
Xavien Duplicate Entry RemovedN/AN/AN/A

Descriptions

Xavier
Longstanding favorite in the U.S.; spawns nicknames Xavi and X; used across cultures and communities.
Xander
Casual, modern alternate to Alexander; used independently with friendly, upbeat sound.
Xavi
Nickname-style given name in the U.S., influenced by soccer star Xavi Hernández; youthful and sporty.
Xzavier
Stylized spelling of Xavier; seen in U.S. birth records as an alternative to the traditional form.
Xavian
Contemporary-sounding, used as a fresh alternative; feels familiar while remaining uncommon.
Xavion
Used in diverse U.S. communities; trendy suffix gives a modern rhythm.
Xzander
Stylized spelling that keeps the familiar Xander sound, sometimes chosen for uniqueness.
Xerxes
Historic, literary Persian name; bold and distinctive, used occasionally in the U.S.
Xeno
Short, quirky Greek-rooted name; appeals to parents seeking a short, unusual X-name.
Xion
Popularized partly by pop culture/gaming; used as a sleek, modern given name.
Xian
Used by families with Chinese heritage and others; pronunciation varies by background.
Xoan
Regional Galician form sometimes used by Spanish-speaking families in the U.S.; distinctive and historic.
Xylon
Nature-inspired, modern-sounding Greek name; uncommon but stylish.
Ximeno
Historic Iberian name occasionally used by Spanish-speaking families; uncommon in broader U.S. usage.
Xever
Contemporary coinage that borrows Xavier’s cadence; used sparingly for uniqueness.
Xzayden
Part of the -ayden naming trend with an X twist; chosen for novelty.
Xavien
Softly modern, feels like a globalized form of Xavier; used occasionally in the U.S.
Xavien
Softly modern, feels like a globalized form of Xavier; used occasionally in the U.S.
Xavien Duplicate Entry Removed
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