X as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of X

What is the meaning of the name X ?

The baby name X is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced eks (IPA: /ɛks/).

X is English in Origin.

X is a minimalist given name drawn from the Latin alphabet’s letter X, itself derived from Greek chi. In Latin it denoted the /ks/ sound and the numeral ten; over centuries it accrued symbolic senses - unknown quantity in algebra, a crossroads or “mark,” a kiss, and, via chi, an abbreviation for Christ in “Xmas.” As a first name, X remains rare but appears in contemporary, design‑minded naming, stage monikers, and occasional legal single-letter names in jurisdictions that allow them.

Pronounced “eks” in English (Spanish equis, French iks), it is entirely unisex. Variants and playful spellings include Ex, Ecks, and Ix; longer relatives and elaborations are Xavier, Xander/Alexander, Xanthe, and Xenia. Meanings parents cite range from “unknown/limitless” to “ten” or “crossing.” Usage notes: registration rules on single-character names vary by country and state, so verify local regulations.

⚙ X is exceptionally rare. Across 1 country, we found just 1 recorded use of it.