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Xeno

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZEE-noh /ˈzi.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek xenos, 'a stranger; a guest; a foreigner' (also a short form of names like Xenophon)Low

In 30 seconds: A stranger; a guest: Xeno is Greek. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZEE-noh').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek xenos, 'a stranger; a guest; a foreigner' (also a short form of names like Xenophon)

U.S. rank (2024)#8256 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 68

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Xeno comes from the Greek xenos, 'a stranger; a guest; a foreigner' (also a short form of names like Xenophon). A crisp, modern name (said 'ZEE-noh', the X as a Z).

In the U.S. it appears as a short, modern Greek-rooted name. Rare, a-guest at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Xeno comes from the Greek xenos, 'a stranger; a guest; a foreigner' — a crisp, modern name (also a short form of Xenophon; said 'ZEE-noh', the X as a Z).

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Xeno — Greek etymology

Variations

ZenoXenon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xeno mean?

Xeno is Greek for 'a stranger; a guest; a foreigner'; also a short form of Xenophon.

How do you pronounce Xeno?

It's said ZEE-noh /ˈzi.noʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the X is a Z sound).

Is Xeno a boy or girl name?

Xeno is a boy's name.

How popular is Xeno?

Xeno is a very rare name in the U.S.