Baby Boy Names Starting With Xwith meanings and origins

Boy Names Starting With X

Start with these 10 boy names beginning with X, with short notes on meaning and origin:

1. Xavier

Meaning:
Derived from the Basque place name Etxaberri, meaning “new house.”
Origin:
Basque, Spanish

2. Xander

Meaning:
Variant of Alexander, meaning “defender of the people.”
Origin:
Greek

3. Xerxes

Meaning:
Derived from the Persian name Khshayarsha, meaning “ruler over heroes.”
Origin:
Persian

4. Ximenes

Meaning:
Derived from the Basque name Semeno, meaning “son of Ximeno.”
Origin:
Basque, Spanish

5. Xiomar

Meaning:
Combination of Xio (unknown meaning) and mar, meaning “sea.”
Origin:
Spanish

6. Xylon

Meaning:
Derived from the Greek word xylon, meaning “wood.”
Origin:
Greek

7. Xavi

Meaning:
Diminutive of Xavier or Javier, meaning “new house” or “bright.”
Origin:
Basque, Spanish

8. Xen

Meaning:
Possibly derived from the Greek word xenos, meaning “stranger” or “guest.”
Origin:
Greek

9. Xiang

Meaning:
Derived from Chinese characters meaning “auspicious,” “lucky,” or “fragrant.”
Origin:
Chinese

10. Xolani

Meaning:
Derived from the Zulu phrase “uxolelwe,” meaning “you are forgiven.”
Origin:
African (Zulu)