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.
About 24 boys were named Xylan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).