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Xachary

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAK-uh-ree /ˈzæk.ə.ri/Medium

Meaning: An X-spelling of Zachary, from the Hebrew Zechariah (Zekharya), 'the Lord remembers'. The X- opening is a modern stylistic respelling of the Z- sound.Low

In 30 seconds: An X-styled Zachary: 'the Lord remembers' (said 'ZAK-uh-ree'). A familiar name with a modern letter swap.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningAn X-spelling of Zachary, from the Hebrew Zechariah (Zekharya), 'the Lord remembers'. The X- opening is a modern stylistic respelling of the Z- sound.
U.S. rank (2024)#12225 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019902024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Xachary respells Zachary, from the Hebrew Zechariah, 'the Lord remembers'. The X opening is a contemporary style choice for the Z sound rather than a separate root, which we note. It reads as a familiar classic with fresh dressing (said 'ZAK-uh-ree').

The Xachary spelling appears only rarely in the U.S., far behind Zachary. Rare-spelling, classic-rooted, and modern.

Did you know? Xachary is a modern X-spelling of Zachary, from Hebrew Zechariah, 'the Lord remembers' — the X standing in for the Z sound (said 'ZAK-uh-ree').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Xachary — X-spelling of Zachary 'the Lord remembers'

Variations

ZacharyZackaryZachariah

Nicknames

ZachXach

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xachary mean?

Xachary is a spelling of Zachary, from Hebrew, meaning 'the Lord remembers'.

How do you pronounce Xachary?

It's said ZAK-uh-ree /ˈzæk.ə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first; the X sounds like Z.

Is Xachary a boy or girl name?

Xachary is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Xachary?

Xachary is a rare spelling in the U.S., behind the standard Zachary.

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