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Xenos

ZEE-nos /ˈziː.nɒs/

At a glance

In short
Xenos is a strong and unique Greek name for boys, meaning "stranger" or "foreigner."
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2021 (#10,799)
Babies in 2021
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#9,696 in 2017
First recorded
2017

Meaning of Xenos

The name Xenos is a strong and unique choice for a baby boy. It has its origins in Greek, where it means "stranger" or "foreigner." The name Xenos carries an air of mystery and independence, making it an excellent option for parents looking for something distinctive. Pronounced as ZEE-nos (/ˈziː.nɒs/), this name has a simple yet captivating sound. While not very common, the name Xenos has been steadily growing in popularity in recent years in the United States, with 6 occurrences in 2021 and ranking at 10,772. Embracing the name Xenos is a wonderful way to give your son a strong and memorable identity.

How to pronounce Xenos

Popularity of Xenos in the U.S.

Xenos was last recorded in the U.S. in 2021, ranked #10,799 with 6 babies. It peaked at #9,696 in 2017. It first appears in the records in 2017.

Bar and line chart: Xenos in the U.S., 2017–2021. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 7 in 2017 and 6 in 2021. Line: rank among boy names, peak #9,696 in 2017, #10,799 in 2021.
  • Boys named Xenos (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2017–2021. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2017⁠–⁠2021 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2021610,799back
201779,696new

Notable people named Xenos

  • Xenos Young Clark was an American teacher and researcher best known for cofounding Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity in 1873.