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Ximen

♂ Boy

Pronounced hee-MEN /hiˈmɛn/Medium

Meaning: An older Spanish form (also written Ximeno or Jimeno), the root behind the surname Jimenez and the feminine Ximena. It is usually connected to the medieval Iberian name Semeno, of debated Basque origin; a link to Simon has also been proposed. The routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: An old Iberian name with deep roots: Ximen is the source of Jimenez and Ximena (said 'hee-MEN'). Routes debated, which we note.
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Origin LowSpanish, Basque
MeaningAn older Spanish form (also written Ximeno or Jimeno), the root behind the surname Jimenez and the feminine Ximena. It is usually connected to the medieval Iberian name Semeno, of debated Basque origin; a link to Simon has also been proposed. The routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14131
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Ximen belongs to the old Iberian name family of Ximeno and Jimeno, common in medieval Spain and the source of the surname Jimenez. Its root is debated: many trace it to the Basque-influenced name Semeno, while others have linked it to Simon. It also survives in the feminine Ximena. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'hee-MEN').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., far behind Ximena for girls. Rare, historic, and Spanish-flavored.

Did you know? Ximen (or Ximeno) is the medieval Spanish name that gave us the surname Jimenez — 'son of Ximeno' — and the well-loved girls' name Ximena; scholars still debate its exact root.
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Ximen — Medieval Iberian Ximeno/Jimeno; root debated (Semeno; possibly Simon)

Variations

XimenoJimenoSimeno

Nicknames

XimMeno

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ximen mean?

Ximen is an old Spanish name (also Ximeno) behind the surname Jimenez; its root is debated, often tied to the medieval name Semeno. We note the uncertainty.

How do you pronounce Ximen?

In Spanish it's said hee-MEN /hiˈmɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ximen a boy or girl name?

Ximen is used as a boy's name; the related Ximena is the girls' form.

How popular is Ximen?

Ximen is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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