Xylon
Meaningwood · Greek
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,220 in 2023
15 babies were named Xylon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,878 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Xylon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Xylon, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Xylon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryXylon first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #4,220.
- Then vs nowXylon is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 113,636.
- TrendXylon has climbed 2,878 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Xylon means “wood”.
About the name Xylon
Xylon is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “wood”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with X and ending in “-lon”. US birth records list Xylon for boys from 1989 to 2025, in 24 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #4,220 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
| 2000s | 2.9 | 349,650 boys |
| 2010s | 5.1 | 197,628 boys |
| 2020s | 8.6 | 116,279 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Xylon
What does the name Xylon mean?
Xylon means “wood” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Xylon?
Xylon has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Xylon a boy or girl name?
Xylon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Xylon?
Xylon ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#4,220).