Of the forest or wood
Xylan is a modern invented name likely derived from the Greek root 'xylo-', meaning wood. It is also the name of a complex polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, giving it a subtle connection to botany and organic chemistry.
Less common today
Xylan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,365 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).