Xylon

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZY-lon /ˈzaɪ.lɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Greek xylon, 'wood, forest; dweller in the forest'Medium

In 30 seconds: Of the forest: Xylon is Greek for 'wood, forest'. Bold, woodsy, and modern (a striking X- nature name).

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom Greek xylon, 'wood, forest; dweller in the forest'

U.S. rank (2025)#6125 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 246

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

Xylon comes from Greek xylon, 'wood, forest; one who dwells in the forest' (the root of 'xylophone'). A bold, woodsy, distinctive nature name; the X- gives it modern edge (said 'ZY-lon').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-the-forest at the root, and woodsy.

Did you know? Xylon means 'wood, forest; dweller in the forest' in Greek (the root of 'xylophone') — a bold, woodsy nature name with a striking X- (said 'ZY-lon').

Overall data confidence 68%

Greek references — xylon — etymology

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XyloZylon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xylon mean?

Xylon is Greek for 'wood, forest; dweller in the forest'.

How do you pronounce Xylon?

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

Is Xylon a boy or girl name?

Xylon is a boy's name.

How popular is Xylon?

Xylon is a rare name in the U.S.