An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.
Xylophone.
Xylo is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, from xylon meaning 'wood' or as a shortened form of xylophone ('wood sound'). As a name it projects creative, artistic energy — the kind of bold, short name that works as both a standalone and a nickname for longer X-names.
Xylo has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2018.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 158 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 11 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53 | #2543 |
| 2023 | 48 | #2732 |
| 2022 | 20 | #5007 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4000 |
| 2020 | 10 | #8027 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7591 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for boys, Xylo has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 48 births since 2021.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2018–2024) · Methodology