Baby Names That Start With X: 11 Girl & Boy Names With Meanings
X is the rarest letter for baby names, so an X name is almost guaranteed to stand out. This list gathers 11 names that start with X, from familiar picks like Xavier and Xander to rare ones like Xanthe and Xochitl, with the meaning, origin and a short note on each.
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Many X names are pronounced with a 'z' sound (Xavier, Xander, Xenia), which makes them easier to say than they look. Names are grouped by gender and ordered roughly from classic to distinctive.
Our top picks
Girl names (6)
- XantheGreekgolden, yellowRare and sunny.
- XenaGreekhospitable, foreignMade famous by 'Xena: Warrior Princess'.
- XeniaGreekhospitalityA welcoming, rare name.
- XimenaSpanishhe has heard (a Spanish form of Simeon)Common in Latin America.
- XiomaraSpanish / Germanicready for battle (from Guiomar)A Spanish, rhythmic name.
- XochitlNahuatlflowerAn Aztec name that is now rare.
Boy names (5)
- XanderGreekdefender of mankind (a short form of Alexander)Short and cool.
- XavierBasquenew houseA saint's name and a modern classic.
- XaviCatalannew house (a short form of Xavier)Sporty and friendly.
- XerxesPersianuncertain; the name of an ancient Persian kingBold and ancient.
- XanthusGreekgolden, yellowMythic and rare.
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How to choose
Most X names start with a 'z' sound
Xavier (ZAY-vee-er), Xander (ZAN-der) and Xenia (ZEEN-ya) all begin with a z sound. If you want a name that sounds like Z, X is a stylish alternative.
Greek roots
Xanthe ('golden'), Xenia ('hospitality') and Xena ('foreign, hospitable') come from Greek, with meanings about warmth and welcome.
Nahuatl and Spanish options
Xochitl (Nahuatl, 'flower') and Ximena (Spanish) give you an X name with Latin American roots.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular baby names that start with X?
Xavier and Xander are by far the most popular X names for boys, and Ximena is the most popular for girls.
What are unique baby names that start with X?
Xanthe, Xenia, Xerxes, Xanthus and Xochitl are rare but have clear meanings.
What are gender-neutral baby names that start with X?
X names are mostly gendered, and there are very few unisex options.
How do you pronounce Xavier?
Xavier is pronounced ZAY-vee-er in English; in Spanish it is closer to hah-VYEHR.
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