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Xol

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZOHL /ˈzoʊl/Low

Meaning: A very rare short name with no settled first-name history in the U.S.; Xol is also a well-known Q'eqchi' Maya surname in Guatemala and Belize, where the x is said 'sh'. In American use it is generally heard as 'ZOHL'. The routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Short and unusual: Xol is a rare one-beat name, also a Maya surname (said 'ZOHL' in U.S. use). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Maya
MeaningA very rare short name with no settled first-name history in the U.S.; Xol is also a well-known Q'eqchi' Maya surname in Guatemala and Belize, where the x is said 'sh'. In American use it is generally heard as 'ZOHL'. The routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14133
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Xol has no documented history as a given name in the U.S. It is, separately, a common Maya (Q'eqchi') surname in Guatemala and Belize, said with an 'sh' at the front. American first-name use appears to be an independent, minimalist coinage, most often said 'ZOHL'. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, minimal, and unplaceable.

Did you know? Xol is a familiar Q'eqchi' Maya family name in Guatemala and Belize, where the x is pronounced like 'sh'; as an American first name it is a rare, minimal coinage, and we note the difference honestly.
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Xol — Maya (Q'eqchi') surname; U.S. first-name use is a rare coinage

Variations

ZolXollSol

Nicknames

XoZo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xol mean?

Xol has no settled first-name meaning; it is also a Q'eqchi' Maya surname in Guatemala and Belize. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Xol?

In U.S. use it's said ZOHL /ˈzoʊl/ — one syllable; in Maya use the x sounds like 'sh'.

Is Xol a boy or girl name?

Xol is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Xol?

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

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