47 Boy Names That Start With X

Names beginning with the letter X are typically uncommon, but some names that have appeared from time to time include Xavier, derived from a place named Etxeberria and means ‘new house,’ Xander, a short form of Alexander which means ‘defender of man,’ and Xavi which is a Catalan form of Xavier and shares the same meaning.

Xanthus or Xanthos is a name associated with Greek culture and mythology. It has appeared several times in Greek legends as different characters or forms and means ‘yellow,’ or ‘fair-haired.’ Xochipilli is an Aztec name that means ‘flower prince.’ It is the name of the Aztec prince of flowers, love, song, and games. Xanadu is a name with a special connection to the Mongol Empire. It is the anglicized form of the name Shangdu which means ‘upper capital.’

Some unique boy names beginning with the letter X can be the Ancient Greek name Xanthippos which means ‘yellow horse.’ Xbalanque is a name with Mayan origins meaning ‘jaguar,’ ‘sun,’ or ‘deer.’ Another unique Ancient Greek name is Xenocrates, which is borne by a fourth-century BC philosopher and means ‘powerful foreigner,’ or ‘guest.’

Some famous historical figures whose names start with X are Xu Guangqi or Hsü Kuang-ch'i, a scholar who was considered one of the ‘Three Pillars of Chinese Catholicism.’ Xerxes I is one prominent figure in the Persian Empire who ruled the Achaemenid Empire as the fourth King of kings. Xi Jinping is a Chinese politician currently serving as the President of the People’s Republic of China.