Are you seeking a moniker with a dash of uniqueness and a hint of mystique? Look no further than the captivating world of baby names containing the letter X. You don’t have to be Elon Musk to love X-names, a trend that’s become popular in the past five years. Dive into this eclectic collection of X-infused names, where tradition meets innovation, and discover the perfect name for your little one.

Boy Names with X in Them

Ajax

Ajax is a Greek name meaning Of the Earth.

Alex

Alex is an English name meaning Defender of the People. It is a short form of Alexander.

Alexander

Alexander is a Greek name meaning Defender of the People. It is derived from the Greek words “alexein” (meaning to defend) and “aner” (meaning man, warrior).

Alexandre

Alexandre is a French name meaning Defender of the People.

Alexandru

Alexandru is a Romansh name meaning Defender of the People.

Alexei

Alexei is a Russian name meaning Defender. It is also spelled Alexey and Alexi (Slavic).

Alexius

Alexius is a Latin name meaning To Defend.

Anxo

Anxo is a Spanish name meaning Angel. It is from the northwest region of Spain.

Artaxiad

Artaxiad is an Armenian name meaning Descendant of the Joyous Light.

Axel

Axel is a Scandinavian name meaning My Father is Peace. It is the Medieval Danish form of Absalom.

Axton

Axton is an English name meaning From the Town of Ash Trees. It is a common surname.

Axwell

Axwell is an American name meaning From Mack’s Spring. It is a variation of Maxwell.

Baxter

Baxter is an English name meaning Baker. It is an occupational surname.

Braxton

Braxton is an English name meaning Brock’s Town. It is a common surname.

Broox

Broox in an American name meaning From the Brook. It is a variation of Brooks.

Calix

Calix is a Greek name meaning Very Handsome.

Calixte

Calixte is a French name meaning Very Beautiful.

Calixto

Calixto is a Spanish name meaning Beautiful.

Calixtus

Calixtus is a Latin name meaning Very Beautiful. It is a variation of Callistus.

Camaxtli

Camaxtli is an Aztec name meaning Without Deer Sandal. It is from the Nahuatl language.

Cyaxares

Cyaxares is a Latin name meaning Good Ruler.

Dax

Dax is a French name meaning Leader.

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Actor Dax Shepard

Daxton

Daxton is an English name meaning from the town of Dax in France.

Derex

Derex is an American name meaning People Ruler. It is a variation of Eric.

Dexter

Dexter is an English name meaning Dyer of Clothes.

Dexton

Dexton is an English name meaning Town of Dyer. It is a surname dating back to the 1700s.

Dixon

Dixon is an English name meaning Son of Richard. It is a patronymic surname.

Erix

Erix is an American name meaning Always Ruler. It is a variation of Eric.

Eryx

Eryx is a Greek name meaning Boxer. It is from Greek mythology.

Exavier

Exavier is an American name meaning The New House. It is derived from Xavier.

Fairfax

Fairfax is an English name meaning Fair Haired. It is a surname.

Faxon

Faxon is a Latin name meaning Thick Haired.

Felix

Felix is a Latin name meaning Happy and Prosperous.

Fox

Fox is an English name and is a Wild Animal in the Dog Family. It is a surname.

Ganix

Ganix is a Basque name meaning God is Gracious. It is a form of John.

Hendrix

Hendrix is an English name meaning Son of Hendrick. It is a form of Henry.

Huxley

Huxley is an English name meaning From the Hoc’s Field. It is a habitational surname.

Jax

Jax is an American name meaning Son of Jack.

Jaxith

Jaxith is a Hungarian name meaning Kind Hearted.

Jaxon

Jaxon is an American name meaning Son of Jack. It is a variation of Jackson.

Jaxton

Jaxton is an American name meaning From the Town of John/Jack.

Knox

Knox is an English name meaning From the Small Hill. It is a surname.

Maddox

Maddox is an English name meaning Son of Madoc.

Mattox

Mattox is an English name meaning Son of Madoc. It is a variation of Maddox.

Max

Max is a Latin name meaning Greatest. It is a short form of Maximilian and Maxwell.

Maxence

Maxence is a French name meaning Greatest/Abundant.

Maxi

Maxi is a German name meaning Greatest. It is a short form of Maximilian.

Maxim

Maxim is a Russian name meaning Greatest.

Maxime

Maxime is a French name meaning Greatest.

Maximilian

Maximilian is a Latin name meaning Greatest.

Maximiliano

Maximiliano is an Italian name meaning Greatest.

Maximo

Maximo is a Spanish name meaning The Greatest/Top.

Maximos

Maximos is a Greek name meaning Greatest.

Maximus

Maximus is a Latin name meaning Greatest.

Maxon

Maxon is an American name meaning Son of Max.

Maxton

Maxton is an English name meaning From Maccus’ Town.

Maxwell

Maxwell is an English name meaning from Mack’s Spring.

Nixon

Nixon is an English name meaning Son of Nicholas. It is a common surname.

Oxford

Oxford is an English name from the Oak Valley.

Pollux

Pollux is a Greek name meaning Very Sweet.

Praxis

Praxis is a Greek name meaning Action/Passion.

Rex

Rex is a Latin name meaning King.

Roanix

Roanix is an American name with an unknown meaning.

Sixten

Sixten is a Scandinavian name meaning Victory Stone.

Sixto

Sixto is a Spanish name Refined/Courteous/the sixth.

Tanix

Tanix is a Spanish name meaning Becoming Glorious.

Tex

Tex is an American name meaning From Texas.

Wilcox

Wilcox is an English name meaning Son of William.

Xadrian

Xadrian is an American name with an unknown meaning.

Xakery

Xakery is an American name meaning God has Remembered. It is a respelling of Zachary.

Xander

Xander is a Greek name meaning Defender of the People. It is a short form of Alexander.

Xanthus

Xanthus is a Greek name meaning Golden.

Xantiago

Xantiago is a Portuguese name meaning Follower of St. James. It is a form of Santiago.

Xanto

Xanto is a Latin name meaning Golden.

Xarles

Xarles is a French name meaning Man. It is a form of Charles.

Xavier

Xavier is a Latin name meaning The New House.

Xenon

Xenon is a Greek name meaning Guest/Host.

Xenos

Xenos is a Greek name meaning Guest/Host.

Xerxes

Xerxes is a Greek name meaning Ruler Over Heroes.

Xhaiden

Xhaiden is an American name meaning Cleansing Beam of Light.

Xorn

Xorn is an American name with an unknown meaning.

Xylander

Xylander is a Greek name meaning Forest Man.

Xylon

Xylon is a Greek name meaning From the Forest.

Zaxson

Zaxson is an American name with an unknown meaning. It is a combination of Zach and Jackson.

Zedhryx

Zedhryx is an American name with an unknown meaning.

 

Girl Names with X in Them

Alexa

Alexa is an American name meaning Defender of the People. Also the name of an online personal assistant by Amazon.

Alexandra

Alexandra is a Greek name meaning Defender of the People.

Alexandria

Alexandria is a Greek name meaning Defender of the People.

Alexandrina

Alexandrina is a Greek name meaning Defender of the People.

Alexia

Alexia is an American name meaning Defender of the People.

Anaxandra

Anaxandra is a Greek name with an unknown meaning.

Anxhela

Anxhela is an Albanian name meaning Messenger of God.

Axelle

Axelle is a French name meaning My Father is Peace.

Beatrix

Beatrix is an English name meaning Voyager.

Bellatrix

Bellatrix is a Latin name meaning Beautiful.

Coaxoch

Coaxoch is an Aztec name meaning Serpent Flower.

Da-xia

Da-xia is a Chinese name meaning Big Hero.

Dextra

Dextra is an American name meaning Dyer of Clothes. It is a variation of Dexter.

Elaxi

Elaxi is an Indian name meaning Woman with Bright Eyes.

Eudoxia

Eudoxia is a Greek name meaning Comfort/Good Reputation.

Eudoxie

Eudoxie is a Greek name meaning Comfort/Good Reputation.

Gonxhe

Gonxhe is an Albanian name meaning Flower Bud.

Ixtaro

Ixtaro is a Basque name for Hope.

Laxmi

Laxmi is an Indian name meaning Wealth.

Leatrix

Leatrix is an American name with an unknown meaning. It is a combination of Leah and Beatrix.

Lexine

Lexine is an English name meaning Defender of the People.

Lixue

Lixue is a Chinese name meaning Pretty Snow.

Luxana

Luxana is a Slavic name meaning From the Light.

Margaux

Margaux is a French name meaning Pearl.

Model and actress Margaux Hemmingway

Marixa

Marixa is a Spanish name meaning Of the Sea/Bitter.

Matuxa

Matuxa is a Spanish name meaning Battle Strength.

Maxie

Maxie is an American name meaning Greatest.

Maxima

Maxima is a Latin name meaning Greatest.

Maxine

Maxine is an English name meaning Greatest.

Nixie

Nixie is a German name meaning Water Sprite.

Noxolo

Noxolo is an African name meaning Peaceful.

Nyx

Nyx is a Green name meaning Night.

Paxley

Paxley is an American name with an unknown meaning.

Polyxena

Polyxena is a German name meaning Hospitable to Many Guests.

Quetzalxochitl

Quetzalxochitl is an Aztec name meaning Precious Flower.

Roxanna

Roxanna is a Persian name meaning Dawn.

Roxanne

Roxanne is an English name meaning Dawn.

Roxie

Roxie is an American name meaning Dawn.

Roxy/Roxie

Roxy is an American name meaning Dawn, or a short form of Roxanne.

Sixtine

Sixtine is a French name meaning Sixth.

Tamarix

Tamarix is a Latin name meaning Shrub/Tree.

Trixie

Trixie in an English name meaning Bringer of Joy.

Viatrix

Viatrix is a Latin name meaning Voyager.

Xalvadora

Xalvadora is a Spanish name meaning Savior.

Xandra

Xandra is an English name meaning Defender of the People.

Xantara

Xantara is an American name meaning Protector of the Earth.

Xanthe

Xanthe is a Greek name meaning Golden.

Xaria

Xaria is an American name meaning Shining. It is a respelling of Zaria.

Xava

Xava is an American name meaning The New House.

Xaviera

Xaviera is a Spanish name meaning The New House.

Xena

Xena is a Greek name meaning Hospitable.

Xenia

Xenia is a Greek name meaning Hospitable.

Xeraphina

Xeraphina is an American name meaning Seraphim/Angel.

Xexilia

Xexilia is a Basque name meaning Blind of Self Beauty.

Xhosa

Xhosa is an African name for a South African tribe.

Xia

Xia is a Chinese name meaning Glow of the Sunrise.

Xia He

Xia He is a Chinese name meaning Summer Lotus.

Xiang

Xiang is a Chinese name meaning Fragrant.

Xiao Hong

Xiao Hong is a Chinese name meaning Morning Rainbow.

Ximena

Ximena is a Basque name meaning Hearkening.

Xin Qian

Xin Qian is a Chinese name meaning Happy/Beautiful.

Xinavane

Xinavane is an African name for Spread/Propagate.

Xiola

Xiola is a Greek name with an unknown meaning.

Xiomara

Xiomara is a Spanish name meaning Ready for Battle.

Xiu

Xiu is a Chinese name meaning Elegant/Beautiful.

Xochitl

Xochitl is an Aztec name meaning Flower.

Xolani

Xolani is an African name meaning Please Forgive/Peace.

Xue

Xue is a Chinese name meaning Snow.

Xuxa

Xuxa is a Portuguese name meaning Queen.

Xylia

Xylia is a Greek name meaning From the Forest.

Xylona

Xylona is a Greek name meaning From the Forest.

Gender-Neutral Names with X in Them

Addax

Addax is an American name and is a Saharan Antelope.

Alexis

Alexis is a Greek name meaning Defender.

Alix

Alix is a French name meaning From Nobility.

Bijoux

Bijoux is a French name meaning Jewels.

Binx

Binx is an American name with an unknown meaning.

Bixby

Bixby is an English name meaning from the Town of Bixby. It is a surname.

Branxton

Branxton is an English name with an unknown meaning.

Bronx

Bronx is an American name meaning Bronck’s Land.

Pete Wentz and son, Bronx Mowgli

Chamonix

Chamonix is a French name meaning From Chamonix, France.

Deveraux

Deveraux is a French name meaning From Evreux, France.

Devereaux

Devereaux is a French name meaning From the Eure River.

Dunixi

Dunixi is a Greek name and is a Form of Dionysius, the God of Wine and Revelry.

Elixen

Elixen is an American name with an unknown meaning.

Everix

Everix is an English name meaning From the Eure River.

Exa

Exa is an American name meaning Beyond a Lot.

Exandria

Exandria is an American name meaning Land of the People.

Exodus

Exodus is a Greek name meaning Exit of a Large Group of People.

Galaxy

Galaxy is an American name meaning Large System of Stars.

Ixia

Ixia is an African name for a South African Flower.

Ixtli

Ixtli is an Aztec name meaning Face.

Jaxie

Jaxie is an American name meaning Child of Jack.

Jinx

Jinx is an English name meaning Curse.

Jumeaux

Jumeaux is a French name meaning Twins.

Kendrix

Kendrix is an American name meaning Bold Ruler.

Kiasax

Kiasax is a Native American name meaning Bear on the Left.

Lennox

Lennox is a Scottish name meaning From Lennox, Scotland.

Lex

Lex is an English name meaning Defender. It is a diminutive form of Alexander or Alexis.

Lexington

Lexington is an English name meaning Town of New Law.

Lexus

Lexus is a Greek name with an unknown meaning and is an Automobile Brand.

Lieux

Lieux is a French name meaning Places.

Loxley

Loxley is an English name meaning Glad by the Lake.

Lux

Lux is a Latin name meaning Light.

Lynx

Lynx is a Latin name for a wild animal from the cat family.

Mixolydian

Mixolydian is a Greek name of a Musical Scale.

Moxie

Moxie is an American name meaning Spirited/Nerve.

Penn Jillette and daughter, Moxie

Neelix

Neelix is an American name with an unknown meaning.

Nox

Nox is a Latin name meaning Night.

Onyx

Onyx is an English name and is a Black Gemstone.

Pax

Pax is a Latin name meaning Peace.

Paxton

Paxton is an English name meaning From Pacc’s Town.

Phoenix

Phoenix is a Greek name and is a Mythological Bird that Rose from the Ashes.

Pixel

Pixel is an American name and is a Small Area of Illumination on a Display Screen.

Praxedes

Praxedes is a Spanish name meaning Practitioner.

Praxidike

Praxidike is a Greek name meaning Judgement/Vengeance.

Raddix

Raddix is an American name with an unknown meaning.

Roux

Roux is a French name meaning Red.

Rox

Rox is an American name meaning Rose.

Saxen

Saxen is an English name meaning Swordsman.

Saxon

Saxon is an English name for a Germanic Tribe.

Saxton

Saxton is an English name meaning From the Village of the Saxons.

Sixsipita

Sixsipita is a Native American name meaning Black Eagle.

Styx

Styx is a Greek name meaning Shuddering.

Texas

Texas is a Native American name meaning Friend.

Vix

Vix is a German name meaning Fix.

Vox

Vox is a Latin name meaning Voice.

Xael

Xael is an American name with an unknown meaning.

Xanadu

Xanadu is a name for a Mongolian City.

Xandy

Xandy is an American name meaning Defender of the People.

Xannon

Xannon is an American name for an Ancient God.

Xanti

Xanti is a Portuguese name meaning Saint.

Xenophon

Xenophon is a Greek name for Strange Voice.

Xi-Wang

Xi-Wang is a Chinese name meaning Hope.

Xiao Chen

Xio Chen is a Chinese name meaning Early Morning.

Xing

Xing is a Chinese name meaning Star.

Xing Xing

Xing Xing is a Chinese name meaning Twin Stars.

Xio

Xio is a Spanish name meaning Ready for Battle.

Xipil

Xipil is an Aztec name meaning Noble One/Of Fire.

Xiuhcoatl

Xiuhcoatl is an Aztec name meaning Weapon of Destruction.

Xola

Xola is an African name meaning Stay in Peace.

Xuan

Xuan is a Vietnamese name meaning Spring.

Yaxha

Yaxha is a Spanish name for Green Water.

Zax

Zax is an American name with an unknown meaning.

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Mallory Moss is the co-founder of BabyNames.com and co-host of The Baby Names Podcast. Mallory has a PhD in psychiatric nursing and has written articles for The Huffington Post on names and name trends. She has one grown daughter, Veronica, who lives in Austria.