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Xilo

SEE-loh /ˈsi.lo/ Spanish

At a glance

In short
Xilo, a rare Spanish-origin name meaning "wood" in Greek, offers a modern, multicultural vibe with natural strength.
U.S. rank 2025
#8,243 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
9 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#8,243 in 2025
First recorded
2023

Meaning of Xilo

Xilo, a distinctive and uncommon male name, draws its origins from the Spanish language, embodying a modern and multicultural appeal. Pronounced as "SEE-loh," this name is phonetically soothing and easy to articulate. Xilo is associated with the word for "wood" in Greek, linking it to nature and strength. A variation of the name is Xylon, which shares the same robust and organic connotations. In recent years, specifically in 2023, Xilo has been chosen by a handful of parents in the United States, making it a unique choice for those looking to bestow a rare yet meaningful name on their child. With only 7 occurrences that year, Xilo holds an exclusive charm not found in more common names.

How to pronounce Xilo

Spanish

Popularity of Xilo in the U.S.

Xilo was the #8,243 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 9 babies. It first appears in the records in 2023.

Bar and line chart: Xilo in the U.S., 2023–2025. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 9 in 2023 and 9 in 2025. Line: rank among boy names, peak #8,243 in 2025.
  • Boys named Xilo (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2023–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2023⁠–⁠2025 3 rows
Xilo: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
202598,243▲ 1,651
202479,894▼ 1,639
202398,255new