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Baby Boy Names That Start With X
X marks the spot for buried treasure on a map, and the same can be said for finding your perfect baby boy name.
From the ever-popular Xavier to the surprisingly niche Xandro, X names have a certain flair for excellence. Even unique X names are becoming a bit more mainstream: “The first name that popped into my head was Xerxes!” says The Bump community member palomaLuna.
Of course, if you’re feeling that ’90s Buffy the Vampire Slayer vibe, you simply can’t go wrong with Xander. Take it from forum member RandomlyObscure, who’s picking up everything Xander’s putting down: “I’ve always liked this one. It's unusual and uncommon …. But it doesn't sound or look made up. It works well for a little guy and for a grown man (very important, in my opinion!). It's cool and manly. His friends could call him ‘Z.'”
The excitement for boy names starting with X doesn’t stop there. Keep scrolling to find your treasure—it may be buried deeper than you think!
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Fun Facts About Boy Names That Start With X
Dare to be bold: While many see X-names as modern and trendy, this age-old letter has been around for millennia and is historically a super-rare starting letter for names. Names beginning with X make up a very small percentage of total births, so they offer parents a bold and daring choice.
Xavier: the King of X names: Holding its own in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) top 100 baby names in the US for two decades (2001 to 2022), Xavier’s throne remains unchallenged by other X names.
Pop culture prodigies: Many X-names surged in popularity after entering the zeitgeist. Notable examples include Xaden, which spiked in 2023 following the release of Fourth Wing; Xavier in the 2000s, thanks to Charles Xavier in X-Men; Xander, popularized by Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the late ’90s and Xavion, popularized by the R&B group of the same name.
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Popular Boy Names That Start With X
These popular masculine X-names are tried-and-tested favorites that are relatively popular on paper but still uncommon on the playground. They’ve got an expert blend of style and poise. (Xavi has even graduated from nickname to given name!)
Unique Boy Names That Start With X
X is already a rarity in names, so check out these exceptionally unique X-names for boys based on the lower end of The Bump’s popularity rankings. Worried about picking a name that’s too unique? We love thecarrotflower’s take: “I wouldn't change my name for anything. I love the fact that I’m the only me in a room.”
