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X baby boy names are ultra-rare statement picks — Xavier and Xander lead globally, while creative Indian parents sometimes adapt Xain / Zain spellings for uniqueness.
Tip: Xavier nicknames to Xavi or Sav — pick the short form you'll actually use.
new house / bright
defender of men (short for Alexander)
the new house (short)
modern invented / Zion variant
ruler over heroes
stranger, guest
forest
bright (accented variant)
beauty / variant of Zain
modern blend
new house (Basque short)
God is gracious (Zane variant)
bright / new house blend
he has heard (Spanish form)
modern invented
golden, yellow
foreign / guest
modern Ayaan-inspired
Also browsing for a sister name? See X Baby Girl Names.
Popular X baby boy names vary by culture. This page lists 18+ options with meanings so you can shortlist classics, modern picks, and rarer gems that start with X.
Say the full name with your surname, check a nickname you will actually use, confirm spelling with both families, and pick a meaning you believe in. Sibling initial matching is optional — clarity matters more.
Yes. Many X names on this list have Sanskrit, Arabic, Punjabi, or multicultural roots commonly used in India, alongside global classics that travel well on passports and school forms.