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In short
Xou is a distinctive male name with origins in various cultures, pronounced "zoo" (/zu/). Its short and memorable sound makes a strong impression.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1988 (#7,270)
Babies in 1988
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#5,484 in 1983
First recorded
1983

Meaning of Xou

Xou is a unique and distinctive name with origins that can be traced back to various cultures. It is primarily used as a male name and is pronounced as "zoo" (/zu/). The name Xou has variations such as Xu, which adds even more diversity to its usage. Although not extremely popular in the United States, it has appeared in the records of newborns since the 1980s, indicating a consistent but relatively rare choice for parents seeking an unconventional name. With its short and memorable sound, Xou can make a strong impression and set its bearer apart from the crowd.

How to pronounce Xou

Popularity of Xou in the U.S.

Xou was last recorded in the U.S. in 1988, ranked #7,270 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,484 in 1983. It first appears in the records in 1983.

Bar and line chart: Xou in the U.S., 1983–1988. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 1983 and 5 in 1988. Line: rank among boy names, peak #5,484 in 1983, #7,270 in 1988.
  • Boys named Xou (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1983–1988. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1983⁠–⁠1988 2 rows
Xou: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
198857,270back (not recorded in 1984–1987)
198365,484new