Xylon
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Son of the sea; great tide
Origin: Welsh — from Dylan (דילן): dy (great) + llanw (tide, sea)
Popularity: Ranked #6125 in 2025 with 15 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Xylan, meaning son of the sea; great tide.
Similar names: xylo, xyloh, xyon, xayoni, xiyon, xylan, xylani, xylen
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Xylon? About 1 in 221,900 babies born in 2025 were named Xylon, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Xylon
What does the name Xylon mean?
Xylon means “Son of the sea; great tide” from Welsh — from Dylan (דילן): dy (great) + llanw (tide, sea) roots.
What is the origin of the name Xylon?
Xylon has Welsh — from Dylan (דילן): dy (great) + llanw (tide, sea) origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of the sea; great tide”.
How popular is Xylon?
Xylon ranked #5861 in 2025 — given to 15 babies that year.
When was Xylon most popular?
Xylon peaked in 2023 with 25 babies registered that year.
Is Xylon a boy or girl name?
Xylon is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Xylons in registered births are male.
Is the name Xylon rising or falling in popularity?
Xylon has risen 3306 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9167 in 2020 to #5861 in 2025.
How long has Xylon been recorded?
Xylon appears in birth records across 24 years — from 1989 through 2025.