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
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin/Meaning | Frequency/Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier | ZAY-vee-er | Basque origin meaning “new house” (BehindTheName) | popular (SSA 2023) |
| Xander | ZAN-der | Short form of Alexander, “defender of men” (BehindTheName) | common (SSA 2023) |
| Xavi | ZAH-vee | Catalan short form of Xavier (BehindTheName) | occasional (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xzavier | ZAY-vee-er | Variant spelling of Xavier (BabyCenter) | occasional (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xavian | ZAY-vee-an | Modern elaboration of Xavier/Xavier-derived names (BabyCenter) | occasional (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xavion | ZAY-vee-on | Blend/modern form related to Xavier with -ion ending (BabyCenter) | occasional (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xzander | ZAN-der | Alternate spelling of Xander (BabyCenter) | rare (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xerxes | ZURK-seez | Old Persian name meaning “ruler over heroes” (BehindTheName) | rare (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xeno | ZEE-no or ZEH-no | From Greek xenos, “stranger” or “guest” (BehindTheName) | rare (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xion | ZEE-on or ZYE-on | Modern/creative name likely from phonetic play on “Zion”/Japanese forms (BabyCenter) | occasional (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xian | shee-AN or zee-AN | Chinese name meaning varies by characters; often “worthy” or place names (BehindTheName) | occasional (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xoan | SHOH-an or ZOH-an | Galician form of John (BehindTheName) | rare (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xylon | ZYE-lon | Greek origin meaning “wood, forest” (BehindTheName) | rare (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Ximeno | hee-MEH-no or zee-MEH-no | Spanish/Basque medieval name, variant of Jimeno (BehindTheName) | rare (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xever | ZEH-ver | Modern invented/variant form related to Xavier (BabyCenter) | rare (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xzayden | ZAY-den | Creative X-initial variant of Aiden-type names (BabyCenter) | rare (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xavien | zay-VEE-en | Modern blend of Xavier and -ien suffix (BabyCenter) | rare (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xavien | zay-VEE-en | Modern blend of Xavier and -ien suffix (BabyCenter) | rare (BabyCenter 2024) |
| Xavien Duplicate Entry Removed | N/A | N/A | N/A |