Xylo

♀ Girl

Pronounced ZY-loh /ˈzaɪ.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, from the Greek xylon, 'wood' (the xylo- element, as in xylophone); a word/coined name; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Of wood: Xylo is a modern name. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZY-loh').

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningA modern name, from the Greek xylon, 'wood' (the xylo- element, as in xylophone); a word/coined name; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8901 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 48

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

Xylo is a modern name, from the Greek xylon, 'wood' (the xylo- element, as in xylophone); a word/coined name (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'ZY-loh').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, of-wood at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Xylo is a modern name from the Greek xylon, 'wood' (the xylo- element, as in xylophone) — a crisp, modern word-name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ZY-loh').

Overall data confidence 28%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

XylohZylo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xylo mean?

Xylo is a modern name from the Greek xylon, 'wood' (the xylo- element); the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Xylo?

It's said ZY-loh /ˈzaɪ.loʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Xylo a boy or girl name?

Xylo is a girl's name (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Xylo?

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