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Unique Names that Start With X

Updated November 2026

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There are 30 unique names that start with the letter X, including Xander, Xyla, Xochitl, Xolani, Xena, Xzavier, Xavi, Xavian, Xavion, Xayden, Xavien, Xenia, Xylani, Xael, Xela, Xerxes, Xen, Xanti, Xaviera, and Xero.

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Xander
Diminutive of Alexander, Greek
"defending men"
Xander is a diminutive of Alexander, the Latin variation of the Greek Alexandros. Its meaning, "defending men," is taken from the Greek roots aléxein , "to defend," and andros , "men." Zander,…
Xyla
Greek
"wood-dweller; the cross"
X is undoubtedly one of the coolest initials to have, and more parents are agreeing — Xyla entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022. Xyla comes from the Greek xylon, meaning "wood" — the same…
Xochitl
Nahuatl, Aztec
"flower"
Xochitl is a Nahuatl or Aztec floral name used in southern Mexico and pronounced SO-chee-tl or SHO-chee-tl, although sometimes the "tl" at the end is not pronounced, making it SO-Chee. A Nameberry…
Xolani
Zulu, modern invention
"peace"
Typically a masculine Zulu name, Xolani is more popular among baby girls in the US. Given to more than 200 girls in 2024, it is a modern creation, blending the stylish -lani ending of Hawaiian names…
Xena
Pop culture, Greek
"guest, hospitality"
Likely a variation of the Greek name Xenia, Xena is associated with the the TV Warrior Princess, played by Lucy Lawless back in the 90s. Also used as a diminutive form of Alexina or Zenobia, the name…
Xzavier
Spelling variation of Xavier
With the trendiness of both X and Z , this spelling has it all. However, there's no real need for the added letter, unless you're looking for extra Scrabble points.
Xavi
Catalan diminutive of Xavier, Basque or Arabic
"new house or bright"
This nickname was given often enough as a standalone to land it in the Top 1000 from 2010—2013.
Xavian
Variation of Xavier
"new house"
A spin on the Basque name Xavier, Xavian was likely created with names like Damian, Adrian, and Julian in mind. Also spelled as Xavion, Zavion, and so on. A recent year saw 92 boys receive the name,…
Xavion
Xavion is a modern variant of the name Xavier, which derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning "new house." The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early…
Xayden
Modern invented name
Combine the Aiden trend with the ever-cool letter X, and you'll get something like Xayden.
Xavien
Variation of Xavier, Basque
"new house"
Also appearing as Xavion, Zavion, and Xavian, this form more closely resembles the Basque Xavier from which it's derived. The name was given to 42 boys in a recent year.
Xenia
Greek
"hospitable, welcoming, guest"
The name of a Christian saint and a city in Ohio, Xenia is one of the more accessible and intriguing x names. It is the name of one of the Bond Girls--played by Famke Janssen in the film "GoldenEye."…
Xylani
Invented name, combination of Xyla and Lani, American, Greek, Hawaiian
"wood-dweller, the cross + sky, heavens, royal, majesty"
One of several psuedo-Hawaiian names in the US charts, Xylani blends on trend Xyla which the rhythmic Lani to form a name that's equal parts spiky and soft. A quietly used but fast rising choice of…
Xael
Spanish invented name
The invented name Xael debuted on the charts for boys in 2010. It is primarily used among Spanish-speaking families.
Xela
Galician
"angel"
A diminutive of Anxela in the Galician language of north-eastern Spain. Also used as a modern invented name in the US, for example as a backwards spelling of Alex.
Xerxes
Persian
"hero among heroes"
The two X's may be a challenge for even the most intrepid baby namer. Xerxes was the name of two early kings of Persia and the Handel opera Serse or Xerxes is loosely based on Xerxes I.
Xen
Japanese
"meditation"
Xen and Zen, both pronounced the same way, are two hip new spiritual word names from Buddhist practice. Among the celebrity set, Corey Feldman has a Zen and Tisha Campbell Martin's son is Xen.
Xanti
Basque
"St James"
A Basque form of Santiago with a jaunty and friendly feel.
Xaviera
Feminine variation of Xavier, Basque
"new house"
Xaviera is one of the most intriguing and rarest female forms of a male name. Only a handful of baby girls are named Xaviera in the US each year, compared with nearly 3500 baby boys named Xavier.…
Xero
Variation of Zero, Xerxes, Xeraldo, Xerome, or Xairo
A new entry into the US data for 2025, Xero, with its cool X- initial, was chosen for 5 boys in a recent count. It may be considered a respelling of Zero, to get that edgy sound without associating…

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